Millersville University Review - Winter 2008-09

Review

Winter 2008-09

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Welcome Center First Impressions Count

cultural Event Series The Arts are Alive at Millersville University!

: : eNTERTAINMENT SERIES

For ticket information, contact the box office at 717-872-3811, Student Memorial Center Ticket Window or at www.muticketsonline.com.

Register online to receive a newsletter about upcoming events.

All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.

“The Kite Runner” from the novel by Khaled Hosseni performed by Sorab Wadia

: : THEATER

: : filmS “Home” January 23 - 7:30 p.m.

Lyte Auditorium, Alumni Hall Introduction and discussion with producer/director Mary Haverstick.

Filmed in Lancaster County, the film premiered at the Montreal Film Festival.

Tickets are $7.50.

“The Two Gentlemen of Verona”

: : Music

February 13, 14, 19-21 – 8 p.m.

February 15 & 22 – 2 p.m.

Rafters Theatre, Dutcher Hall

“Mendelssohn’s 200th Birthday Concert”

Presented by University Theatre.

Mature language and content. $10 public; $7 MU ID (at the door), senior citizens and students.

February 8 – 2:30 p.m.

Lyte Auditorium, Alumni Hall Presented by Music at Millersville.

“An Evening of Latino Performing Arts” February 9 – 7 p.m.

Ford Atrium, McComsey Hall

“Into the Woods”

March 21 – 7 p.m.

Lyte Auditorium, Alumni Hall Presented by The American Place Theatre. $10 public; $7 other students, senior citizens; $5 MU ID two per MU ID

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Welcome Center:

First Impressions Count The trend for recruiting prospective students revolves around a personalized approach found at the University’s new Welcome Center.

: : lectures Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Lyte Auditorium, Alumni Hall January 27 – 7:30 p.m.

Lehr Room, Gordinier Hall Dr. Michael Eric Dyson is a New York Times best-selling author and has been named by Ebony magazine as one of the 100 most influential black Americans.

Highlights 8 Romance at Millersville Generations of Millersville alumni found their sweetheart at the ‘Ville.

Carter G. Woodson Lecture: Dr. Eddie Henderson - “Healing with Music” March 24 – 7:30 p.m.

Lehr Room, Gordinier Hall Dr. Eddie Henderson, physician and famous jazz trumpeter, will deliver the Woodson lecture as part of his artist-in-residency at Millersville.

March 12-14 – 8 p.m.

March 15 – 2 p.m.

Lyte Auditorium, Alumni Hall

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Presented by all Campus Musical Organization.

”Sustaining An American Middle Class In A Global Economy [and the Current Challenge of Economic Revitalization]”

Suggested audience age 13 and older.

March 13-14

Open Seating: $10 public; $7 MU ID (at the door), senior citizens, and other students; $5 MU ID super saver advance sales only at the SMC.

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Keynote speaker: David Sanger, Chief Washington Correspondent for The New York Times.

A two-day event featuring high-profile speakers and panels, including economists, business persons, senior federal and state officials, and others will lead a plethora of sessions related to the conference topic, and the current fiscal crisis. For more information, contact Civic Community Engagement Research Project at www.millersville.edu/~ccerp/

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18 Athletics Marauder coaches and studentathletes now share a central location that has brought the athletics program together.

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Faculty Spotlight

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Barb Stengel, Fulbright scholar Dr. Barbara S. Stengel (pictured at right), professor in Millersville’s School of Education, spent the fall in Portugal as a Fulbright scholar researching “Facing Fear in Educational Interactions” at the Universidade de Evora (University of Evora).

In addition to teaching several guest sequences including teacher education, master’s level psychology, philosophy and educational administration, Stengel worked on a book that examines how fear impedes learning and growth in all kinds of educational settings.

“If I realize that often my students are afraid rather than lazy or angry, then I will respond more appropriately and help them to move through their fear toward growth,” explained Stengel.

Mara Rekis Anderson, an adjunct faculty member from the School of Education, also received a Fulbright Scholar grant to study foreign language methodology in Latvia from February to July 2009.

Millersville will Alicia Byler is commited to always challenging herself. Graduating with a degree in fine arts, she evolved into an entrepreneur and put her love for art to good use as the owner of Lancaster’s Mommalicious & Smilin’ Gal. The shop offers a funky and eclectic mix of vintage home furnishings and accessories, fashion accessories, children’s toys and candy, oddities, and other quirky goodies. And, how’s business? Alicia says, “So far, it’s been great.”

Alicia is one of 19 alumni, students, faculty and staff members who are

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Other Millersville faculty who have received Fulbright Awards are: Francis J. Bremer, professor of history, United Kingdom (1991-92); Marlene S. Arnold, professor of sociology and anthropology, Greece (1979-80); Harold L. Drake, professor of communication and theatre, Egypt (1978-79); Charles Nissly, adjunct professor of geography, Brazil (1963-64); and Leon Miller, professor of philosophy, Germany (1957).

Alicia Byler ‘94  appearing in a series of television commericals promoting the benefits of a Millersville University education. Look for the commercials to air on Central Pennsylvania TV stations beginning in January 2009.

To learn more, about Alicia and other Millersville “stars,” visit www. millersville.edu

Ask the Archives Ganser Library’s Special Collections offers a treasure trove of fascinating information and artifacts. If you have questions for the archives, call 717872-3624 or email Special.Collections@millersville.edu. Special Collections is located on the 4th floor of Ganser Library.

Q: A researcher from Indiana requested a transcript of Captain John Bassler’s Reminiscenses of the First Days of Fighting at Gettysburg, an address he delivered in 1895 at Albright Collegiate Institute (known today as Albright College in Reading).

A: Here’s what we found:

Amy H. Dmitzak, Executive Editor Patricia Coulson, Editor Wendy Sheaffer, Art Director Janet Kacskos, Campus News Ethan Hulsey, Sports News Steven A. DiGuiseppe ‘82, Alumni News Dianne O’Connor, Alumni News Kelly Davis ‘95, Class Notes

The copy of the transcript was sent but the researcher noticed it was incomplete. Student assistant Hannah Charlton discovered that three pages of the handwritten manuscript had never been transcribed. She transcribed these pages and sent them to the researcher who then wrote:

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The remaining segment of Captain Bassler’s manuscript that you sent contained an account of the actions that day of one of my ancestors [my greatgreat uncle] – John Hammel. I have been searching for years to uncover details of his death at the battle of Gettysburg and finally came across a reference to Captain Bassler’s manuscript. Bassler was my relative’s company commander at the battle. It turns out that John Hammel died very heroically in an incident that is often written about in the accounts of the first day of the Gettysburg battle. I didn’t know until now about my great great uncle’s part in that event. Thank you again.

Laura Knowles Holly White Megan Sofilka Tracy Meadowcroft ‘03 Gini Woy ‘82 Photography Frost Imaging Jim Yescalis

Alumni Association Richard L. Frerichs ‘64, president William Martin ’81, president-elect Benjamin Gorman ‘00, treasurer Lori Dierolf ‘91, secretary Scott Bailey ‘98, William Benner ‘84, Nicole Bomberger ’01, Abraham Breslin ’98, Aaron Clevenstine ‘01, Gina Crawford ’96, Dr. Dominick DiNunzio ‘53, Dr. Carl Ernst ’60, Dr. Stacey M. Fink Ph.D. ‘72, Donald Geiter ‘95, Michael K. Henry ‘83, David Hernandez ‘71, Amy Hoffman ‘94, Jerri Anne Johnson ’76, Stephen Powell ‘72, Daniel Sidelnick ’75, Dr. Kathleen Brabson ’70, past-president.

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John H. Bassler

John H. Bassler was born in Lebanon County, Pa., and educated at the Lancaster County Normal School (1857-1858), and then became the principal of Myerstown Academy. During the Civil War, Bassler assisted in recruiting soldiers and formed the Jackson Guard, which was mustered as Company C of the 149th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Bassler was commissioned as its captain. At Gettysburg, on July 1, 1863, Captain Bassler was severely wounded in the leg not far from McPherson’s barn. Following the war, Bassler worked for the railroad in Pennsylvania and California. In 1880, he returned to Myerstown where he opened a creamery business and died in 1916.

PASSHE Board of Governors Kenneth M. Jarin (chairman), Aaron A. Walton, (vice chair), C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni (vice chair), Matthew E. Baker, Larry L. Brink (student), Jessica E. Carson (student), Marie A. Conley Lammando, Paul S. Dlugolecki, Daniel P. Elby, Michael K. Hanna, Vincent J. Hughes, Ryan R. Jerico (student), Kim E. Lyttle, Guido M. Pichini, Edward G. Rendell, Christine J. Toretti Olson, Gerald L. Zahorchak.

Millersville University Council of Trustees Michael G. Warfel ‘84 (chairman), Paul G. Wedel (vice chairperson), Nelson Sears (secretary), James P. Argires, Julianne Dickson, Abram Diffenbach ‘73, Caroline M. Hoffer ‘77, William B. McIlwaine, Brian A. Rider ‘87, Gerald S. Robinson, Matthew T. Smith (student), John C. Cavanaugh, ex officio.

Millersville University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.

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Review magazine: interactive edition Beginning with this issue of the Millersville Review, a new digital edition of the magazine is being introduced.

It includes all of the content of our printed magazine along with interactive features such as links to register for

alumni events, video clips, searching capabilities, easy zoom in and out, ability to bookmark pages, email articles, add notes, etc.

Visit www.millersville.edu/~ucm and click on the Review icon.

Elementary students enjoy first day of college Teachers Doreen Hershey ‘83 and Mindy Fineberg ‘02 returned to their alma mater in September. Joining them were more than 30 first and second graders from Fritz Elementary School where they both teach.

The field trip to Millersville University was titled “Welcome to Your First Day of College.” It started at the new Welcome Center (see page 14) with a presentation by Dr. Doug Zander, director of admissions. Then, Millersville student tour guides showed their young charges around campus.

The students visited Biemesderfer Center where they got to see the president’s office. Other stops were the pond, the swans, the library and the Student Memorial Center.

A favorite part of the tour was the residence hall where they got to see a real college dorm room (see photo above). One student commented on how small the room was.

Students completed a writing assignment in advance of the field trip and mailed the postcards to their parents from campus. The tour ended at Gordinier Hall where the students were thrilled to have all the chocolate ice cream and french fries they wanted.

The students had their pictures taken with Skully, the Marauder mascot’s sidekick.

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Winter commencement December 14, 2008, was a day for 421 undergraduate and 56 graduate students and their friends and family to celebrate their academic accomplishment. It was also a time to think ahead to what is next.

Millersville alumnus Dr. Curtis A. Pettaway ’78 delivered an inspiring commencement address titled, “Following Your Passion Toward Success.” It is a subject he knows well.

His passion came to him when he was 10 years old, following the death of his mother from complications of appendicitis. Pettaway said, “I couldn’t imagine how in the world that could happen and my mission was to prevent that from happening to anybody else. That event crystallized medicine in my mind and it was going to happen. Period.”

Pettaway admitted that during his years at the ‘Ville he had a great time including partying, pledging Omega Psi Phi fraternity and meeting his wife, Janice (Quarles) ’78 who also attended the com-

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The black & gold seats arranged in “MU” are ready for the graduation ceremony.

Dr. Curtis A. Pettaway delivered the commencement address.

Smith Wade-El PSYCHOLOGY

mencement ceremony.

He said, “While I wasn’t on track 100 percent of the time, the passion that I had in me for a medical career kept me balanced and in the books when I needed to be.”

He recounted the steps that led him to his current position as a urologist and a professor of urology and cancer biology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Following his bachelor’s degree from Millersville, he spent four years at Temple University Medical School, then six years urology residency,

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit In December, Federal Judge Paul Diamond issued a verdict in favor of five Millersville University administrators and against Stacey Snyder ‘06. The charges against the University had been dismissed earlier in the litigation.

“This ruling exonerates the University and upholds the principles of academic integrity that are the foundation of the University and our School of Education,” said Francine G. McNairy, president of Millersville University.

“This was never about a photograph,” said McNairy. “To the contrary, it was about performance standards.”

In her lawsuit, Snyder had claimed that she was denied a teaching certificate be-

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cause of a photograph of her on MySpace.

The photograph showed Snyder wearing a pirate hat with a cup in her hand, and was captioned, “Drunken Pirate.”

In May 2006 Millersville awarded Snyder a bachelor’s degree in English, rather than a degree in education because she did not meet the requirements to become a teacher.

Judge Diamond ruled that Millersville University did not have the authority to award Snyder a bachelor’s degree in education because she failed to complete the required student teaching component of the degree, and as a result Snyder was not eligible for an initial teaching certificate.

two years of transplant research and three years at a urologic oncology fellowship.

That amounts to 15 years of the 30 years since he graduated from Millersville.

“Each success built upon itself,” he emphasized. Graduating second in his class at medical school led to Pettaway being tapped by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School for one of the country’s top urology residencies.

Pettaway assured the new graduates and others in attendance that “you can fnd your passion” and “grow” it toward a successful, invigorating life and career.

President’s Report now online To provide more information in a “green,” online format, the 2007-08 President’s Report: A Community of Builders has been combined with the report of gifts and is now available at the Millersville University home page, www. millersville.edu.

The new report format features student profiles and highlights of the year on campus. Check it out now!

Dr. Smith Wade-El is fighting a new battle with a rare form of breast cancer.

It took 25 years for Dr. Rita Smith Wade-El to learn one of the most important lessons at Millersville University.

“I just couldn’t believe the outpouring of caring and concern from the Millersville community, my students, faculty, everyone. It is incredible,” says Smith Wade-El. She discovered her Millersville support system earlier this year when she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, a rare, aggressive form of cancer that often strikes black women. When she began chemotherapy and lost her trademark dreadlocks, some of her male students actually shaved their own heads to show support and “Go Bald 4 Rita.”

Students organized a fundraising race, Race 4 Rita, to raise money to help cover Smith Wade-El’s medical bills and to benefit the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. All the while, Smith WadeEl has seen how her tireless work to benefit the community has come full circle.

An involved volunteer for countless organizations, such as Compeer Lancaster, Crispus Attucks and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, she has now made it her personal mission to help other

women learn about the dangerous cancer that affects primarily African-American, Latino and younger women, organizing an educational forum for the community.

She continues to teach classes at Millersville, where she is a psychology professor, director of the African-American Studies Program and co-director of the Ethnic Studies Learning Community Freshman Experience. Her areas of specialization include learning, development, racism, diversity and AfricanAmerican studies.

“Some days I am very tired, other days I feel pretty good,” says Smith Wade-El. Known for her indomitable spirit and high energy, Smith Wade-El is not one to rest for long. She describes herself as “hyperactive, strong-willed, persevering and committed.” She is also deeply touched by everything her students have done for her.

When the Race 4 Rita was held in October, she was not feeling well enough to attend. When she saw the videos with current and past students, her reaction was simple.

“I cried,” she says.

Since coming to Millersville in 1983,

Smith Wade-El has seen tremendous changes and advances in diversity. The University has steadily added courses and programs in African-American studies, Latino studies and women’s studies, as well as held events like the Black Culture Celebration. Many agree that Smith Wade-El has played a major role in the changes. She sees it as a willingness to accept change and move ahead.

For that, she is grateful.

“Millersville supports new and different things. If you have an idea, they are open to it,” she says.

An avid traveler who loves to keep moving, Smith Wade-El admits that she only sits down for two things: reading a favorite science fiction novel or watching Japanese anime, a type of animation with a characteristic stylized art technique.

“I could watch it for hours,” she says of her secret passion. “It intrigues me.”

Through the challenges of breast cancer, Smith Wade-El has become a crusader in educating at-risk black women so that she can help save lives. More than ever, she has learned the value of her friends, colleagues, students and family.

“I had no idea how caring people could be,” she says. “It is very moving.”

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They met at the library, in the laundry room, at the pond and at a pep rally. They met in history class, over the radio airwaves, waiting tables in the cafeteria and when he tackled her at a touch football game. There are hundreds of stories of love at first sight, love after friendship and love that lasts forever at Millersville University. There are hundreds of couples who have been married as long as 10, 20, 30, 40 and more than 50 years. Perhaps the romance was a gentle spark, or a fully ignited passion. It all began at Millersville.

Brian ’02 & Allison ’02 Fawcett

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LOVE • AFFECTION • EMOTION • PASSION • DEVOTION • ENCHANTMENT • ROMANCE • RELATIONSHIP

FOREVER • COMMITMENT • LUST • SENTIMENT •

• AMOUR • CHARM • ZEAL • CRUSH • FRIENDSHIP •

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One Millersville graduate—Brian Fawcett—was named the Most Romantic Man of 2004 by the Oprah Winfrey show. His wife, Allison (Bladt) Fawcett, knows she hit the jackpot with Brian and treasures their romance that first bloomed at Millersville.

“Brian and I met in 1999 at a sorority party,” recalls Allison. Brian proposed to her shortly after she began teaching first grade in the Norristown area.

As they planned to marry and vow to love each other “in sickness and in health,” the significance of such a promise took on a difficult dimension. Although she was only in her early 20s, Allison was diagnosed with breast cancer.

“Brian was such a big support as I underwent numerous surgeries, eight rounds of chemo and 35 rounds of radiation,” says Allison.

Without his loving devotion she never could have faced her battle with cancer with such strength and dignity. So, when she heard about the contest on the Oprah show, she decided to nominate the man of her dreams as the “Most Romantic Man.” “And he won!” says Allison with a warm smile that shows her gratitude.

It was her letter to Oprah that captured the hearts of everyone who read it.

When it was read aloud to the audience on the TV show, there was not a dry eye in the house—especially Oprah. Then, as only Oprah could do, she presented Brian with another special gift. She arranged to have $40,000 of his college loans paid off and presented the couple with a $10,000 nest egg.

That was just what they needed to start their marriage debt-free in June 2004.

Two years later the Fawcetts adopted their daughter Olivia from Alabama. Life could not have been more joyful for the family. But as Allison neared her fiveyear mark without cancer, they were put to the test once again.

“The cancer was back and in my sternum and liver. I began chemo again in June and will be on it indefinitely,” says Allison. “Brian is so great with taking care of me and Olivia. We stay positive and look forward to adopting again when I am in remission. We know how special our love is.”

Douglas ’85 & wendy ’85 YOUNG

Wendy (Orner) and Douglas Young’s romance was one that blossomed gradually. They were close friends who often advised each other on dating. That is, until they realized they were perfect for each other!

“I remember describing the kind of girl he should be looking for, until I realized

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I was describing myself,” says Wendy of Leesburg, Va. “We were married two years after graduation. I married my best friend.”

The Youngs first met in a very ordinary way, each washing their socks, T-shirts, jeans and underwear in the laundry room of Hardbold Hall, where they both resided. They lived on two different floors of the same building, but spent hours chatting on the hallway phones.

They dated others, but kept returning to their friendship.

Wendy tells their daughters, Rachel, 20, and Skye, 16, that, “you never know who you’ll meet doing laundry.” The first time Wendy met Douglas, she was dressed in a huge plaid flannel shirt and baggy jeans, looking a bit like a “homeless, bag lady.” He fell for her anyway and she realizes that may have been the plan all along.

“Now, I do all his laundry!” she laughs, especially since he is away frequently in his work as a branch chief for the National Weather Service.

Deb ’73 & Randy ’73 GUTACKER

Fortunately, Deb was not hurt, but she was “touched”—quite literally. Randy got her phone number from a friend, asked her out and the rest was history. They married in 1975, a few years after graduation. Now they live in York, Pa., and have three children, two of whom went to Millersville. Joshua graduated in 2003 and Chelsea is a sophomore.

Larue ’52 & david ’50 MORGAN Larue (Gluntz) and David Morgan have been married for 57 years, but it all began at a Millersville dance known as the Rat Race back in 1949.

Sponsored by the Normal Literary Society, it was a get-acquainted dance that worked for Larue and David! They hit it off immediately. He was a World War II veteran who was taken with the young freshman. After he graduated and got a teaching job in West Chester, he hitchhiked to see her at Millersville every weekend until she graduated and they married.

“We have such fond memories of Millersville State Teachers College, as it was known then,” says Larue. “Our family room is the Marauder Room, filled with pictures of our friends, us and all the wonderful spots at Millersville.”

michael ’97 & wendy ’98 Brubaker

Deb (Roller) and Randy Gutacker’s passion started when he knocked her to the ground and tackled her.

“It was a touch football game,” says Deb. “And he kept tackling me.”

One of the most romantic spots has always been the pond at Millersville, where graceful swans glide across the water. For Michael and Wendy (Everett) Brubaker, the pond has special meaning.

It’s the place where they fed bread to the swans while they were dating and the site of Michael’s marriage proposal at the nearby gazebo.

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It seems that Michael could have been a candidate for ”most romantic” as well.

“I made her a photo book with a page for each of the 26 months we had dated,” says Michael, explaining that each page had a photograph and a special memory for that month.

Michael read the entire book, keeping Wendy in suspense until he got to the last page and asked her to be his wife.

She said yes, of course. The Brubakers have been married for 11 years.

Terry ’76 & zoa ’79 KILE

As for love at first sight, it was more like love at first sound for Terry Kile.

He was smitten with his now-wife, Zoa (Bashline) Kile when he heard her distinctive voice on the WMSR radio station, where he was student director.

An art major, Zoa was doing a radio broadcast behind closed doors. When he saw the tall, pretty freshman with her dark hair and crystalline blue eyes, he fell hard.

The only problem was that Terry had a girlfriend. They broke up, and Terry asked Zoa out. Their first date is still vivid for Terry.

“We had dinner at the Barn Door, corner table under the feeding bin on April 21, 1976, and a movie at the SkinnyMini—“Bad News Bears” with Walter

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“We have such fond memories of Millersville State Teachers College, as it was known then.”

Matthau,” says Terry, whom Zoa praises for his “excellent memory.”

Married for 25 years, the Kiles recently celebrated their anniversary at Hilton Head, and still go back to the Barn Door—same table—for old time’s sake.

Terry is vice president of sales and marketing at Horst Construction, while Zoa is a sensory panelist for Hershey Chocolate, taste testing chocolate and other products. For many years in the 1980s, she was known as a newscaster for WGAL Channel 8 TV. That was before they had their children, Meredith, now 20 and a radio and television student at Ithaca College, and Taylor, 17, a senior at Hempfield High School, who hopes to study graphic arts like his mother did.

Of their relationshop, Terry says, “It was a match made in heaven. Or at least, at WMSR.”

she changed from her pajamas and got dressed for the party. Even as she got ready, her roommate had to coax her all the way.

When Kathy arrived at the party, she spotted a young man wearing a yellow Oxford shirt and a skinny blue 80s style tie. Mitch Werley was all the way on the other side of the room, and in true movie tradition, their eyes met and Kathy was smitten.

“He could dance. That was a major requirement for me,” says Kathy.

Turns out that Mitch was just as attracted to Kathy. He danced right into her heart. A few years after graduation, the couple married. Through the years they have returned to Millersville to relive the good old days when they first met and dated.

“It was a great time,” says Kathy. “I’m so glad I went to that party!”

quite an ordinary way. He worked at the cafeteria at Lyle Hall during an era when meals were served family-style instead of in a cafeteria line.

“He was the waiter at the table where I sat with my friends,” says Ella.

Not only was Ella impressed with the meals he served, but she took a fancy to the waiter who served them. It took a little while, but after a few weeks of “meeting” at the dining hall, the two began dating. They married in April 1960, the same year Jack graduated. Ella still had another year of school.

The Huggins carried on the family tradition with their four sons. Their youngest son, Meade, graduated from Millersville in 1997. Now the couple who met over dinner enjoy having their entire family for dinner, including four sons and their wives, five grandsons and a granddaughter.

Mitch ’86 & kathy ’85 WERLEY

Jack ‘60 & ella ’61 HUGGINS

Bryan ’05 & Kristina ‘05 SVENCER

E. Jack Huggins ’60 and Ella Graham ’61 (pictured above in 1959) met in

Some Millersville couples tie the knot in what could best be described as “Millersville” style. Bryan and Kristina (Buchman) Svencer even got engaged on the grounds of Millersville, thanks to the grounds crew, who helped him paint “Will you marry me?” on the quad. Bryan took his sweetheart for a plane ride, so she could see his proposal via the air. She said yes, of course!

At the couple’s wedding, signs of Millersville were everywhere—from the wedding ceremony to centerpieces at the

Kathy (Knezits) and Mitch Werley have been married for 19 years and recall when they first met at Millersville—some 25 years ago. It all began with a party that Kathy didn’t really want to go to.

“I was relaxing in the dorm, Brookwood that is, and was dressed in my PJs for the evening,” says Kathy.

Her roommate had other ideas. She begged Kathy to accompany her to a Brookwood party so she wouldn’t have to go alone. At first Kathy refused, then balked, then finally relented. Reluctantly,

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“Millersville was a big part of our romance... it’s the place where we met and fell in love.” reception with photo blocks of different buildings at Millersville. Guests sat at tables named after Millersville University landmarks, such as Duncan Alumni House, where Tina was a student worker.

“Millersville was a big part of our romance,” says Tina. “It’s the place where we met and fell in love.”

Cathy ’60 & perry ‘58 Love

True love has been a lasting tradition at Millersville, and few couples represent love better that the Loves—Perry and Cathy (Hill) Love, that is.

The Loves, who live in Lititz, met at Millersville State Teachers College when Perry was a junior and Cathy a freshman. Just as she was leaving the cafeteria, Perry asked if he could accompany her. They talked and he invited her to a

Identified as “The Lovers Bridge” in this old postcard, the pond and surrounding area has been a favorite romantic spot for generations of Millersville students and alumni.

pep rally that evening.

Even today, Cathy Love glows when she thinks of the handsome young man who asked her out. Both agree that it was pretty much love at first sight. Cathy was so charmed by Perry that she forgot to ask his name. That was OK, since he thought her name was Cynthia!

Cathy discovered Perry’s true identity at the pep rally, when the coach announced each football player’s name.

When he said “Perry Love,” Perry was so distracted that he didn’t hear his name.

He got a nudge—more like a punch— from a friend who asked if he was going up. When he did, Cathy got her second surprise of the day.

“Is that really his name?” she asked.

Indeed it was.

The couple dated for the next two years, then Perry graduated and they broke up for a time. His roommate and her roommate from Millersville had

arranged for them to see each other again at a baptism party. The meeting rekindled their romance. Even though Perry had been drafted into the Army, the couple kept in touch via love letters.

The Loves married on December 28, 1960. They moved to Kentucky, then returned to Pennsylvania, where Perry was an education professor at Millersville University and Cathy was an elementary school teacher.

When Perry was in high school, he was nicknamed Lovey, which was, “Not the most masculine nickname,” he jokes.

Cathy has discovered how nice it is to be a love. She even wears a L-O-V-E charm necklace modeled after the sculpture by Robert Indiana that is located at Love Park in Philadelphia. It reminds her of the love she shares with her husband of 48 years.

Now, that’s a true Millersville love affair!

Millersville wedding planner: Lori Hemphill When it comes to wedding arrangements and special occasions, Lori Hemphill ’80 has The Perfect Plan— her own business located in a renovated carriage house in Millersville.

Her passion is helping engaged couples and others create extra-special events that are wonderfully memorable, whether it’s an elegant wedding reception on a horse farm overlooking the Susquehanna or a casual picnic at a local stone mill.

“It’s important to know what the couple likes, what their tastes are, what represents them,” says Lori.

“After that, it’s fun to come up with interesting ways to make their day or evening something special.”

That might mean a lovely summer wedding at the pond at Millersville, where Katy Gingrich ‘05 and Drew Urban ‘05 first met when they were students. Lori recreated that time with all the festive touches and helped the Urbans relive their romantic days and evenings at the pond—this time with their family and closest friends in attendance.

It was perfection, says Katy Urban, right down to the graceful swans that swam by as if on command.

“I love almost any challenge,” admits Lori. “It’s fun to use your imagination.”

Combining her degree in art with her other interests has given Lori the tools she needs to spin magic. She was a former co-owner of Chefscargot and has worked in design and display with Special Occasion Linens. She also worked as a wedding and catering manager at the Hamilton Club and retail director for five satellite restaurants at Franklin & Marshall College.

Brides and grooms are especially grateful for her experienced knowhow when it comes to planning the wedding.

“A wedding planner helps to take care of all the details that can really stress the bride,” says Lori.

Lori points out that Millersville has become a big wedding destination, with businesses like Weddings by Paulette, Flowers by Paulette and Bella Manse. Just by sheer coincidence, many of the brides and grooms are alumni of Millersville University, They are often pleased, however, to learn that Lori graduated from Millersville too.

“That creates a nice bond,” adds

Do you have a Millersville love story?

Space only permitted publishing a fraction of the love stories of Millersville.

Want to share your story for publication?

Send it to the alumni services office at

mualumni@millersville.edu.

Also, let us know if you have any interest in attending a special event for Millersville lovers.

Left to right: Alison Martin, assistant to Lori, Lori Hemphill owner of The Perfect Plan and Katy Simpson, Millersville University intern communication major.

Lori. “We have something in common right from the start.”

In planning a wedding, Lori asks the couple what they envision for the ceremony and reception, and what they want to remember most.

In the case of Katy and Drew Urban, remembering their first dates at Millersville University was key. Lori could certainly relate. She met her husband Brad Hemphill, when the two were students at Millersville. She was dating Brad’s roommate and discovered that it was Brad who she had eyes for.

They fell for each other and have been married now for 26 years.

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“Welcome to Millersville University,” booms the doormat in the entryway to the new Welcome Center in the admissions area of Lyle Hall at Millersville University.

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Dr. W. Douglas Zander, Millersville’s director of admissions, and Elizabeth Braungard, director of marketing, were inspired at a conference they attended last year.

“The whole conference focused on the campus experience of prospective students. It really reinforced how important the visit is to differentiating ourselves as a university,” said Braungard.

Prospective students visiting campuses has taken on greater significance in recent times. Gone are the days of mass tours. The trend is about customizing and personalizing the tour and the visit.

Millersville University is in the enviable position of being a selective university. For example, there were 6,723 applications for 1,345 freshman spaces in fall 2007.

Yet the higher education competition gets stiffer every year. Millersville “wanted to specifically target possible incoming students to come to the campus itself,” Zander explains.

“We want to share the story of Millersville in a setting that helps illustrate the exceptional quality that students will experience here. The Welcome Center allows us to do that. The furnishings are comfortably upscale, the technology is up-to-date, and the student guides infuse just the right amount of excitement and knowledge into the visitation experience.

This isn’t just another campus visit; it is second to none,” says Zander.

For both undergrad and graduate students considering Millersville, the introduction to the University focuses on individual academic interests.

Braungard says, “We offer a personAbove: Admissions director Doug Zander is excited about Millersville’s new visitor experience.

Pictured, opposite page (clockwise): Lobby /Entryway, refreshments Marauder water and cookie, tour guides speak to a group outside of the Welcome Center and computer stations offer students an opportunity to check their email or search the Internet.

alized experience for prospective students.”

“First impressions are key to making a statement,” Zander says.

A visit begins with prospective students and families parking their car in visitor spots and then using the map they have been given to stroll through the campus. They walk by elegant brick buildings, gleaming lamp posts and arrive in front of Lyle Hall. The Millersville logo is engraved in the sidewalk out front, a large awning reaches out to embrace the newcomers, and through the doors awaits the new Welcome Center.

“We talked to a lot of students about the look and functionality,” Braungard says.

“We also met with a designer who helped us choose the colors and set up the space,” says Zander. “Creating the Welcome Center was a collaborative effort of many departments.”

“ We want to share the stor y of Millersville in a setting that helps illustrate the exceptional qualit y that students will experience here.”

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Nearly everything has changed. Replacing carpet and old overstuffed furniture are hardwood floors, comfortable seating, a granite refreshment bar, café tables and textures in copper and gold colors all around.

“It shows people how welcome they are, how much we appreciate them visiting, and want to give them a stellar experience,” Andrew Leister, who is a senior and also serves as a staff member at the Welcome Center, relates. Angie Huff, another staff member, agrees, “It’s very professional and welcoming.”

“We wanted to make it high-end, to match our premium education and atmosphere,” says Zander.

Upon entering, visitors are greeted by the Welcome Center staff wearing sunshine-colored polo shirts (in the warmer months) with easily viewable name tags, and long-sleeved black polos, fleece vests and gold scarves (in the cooler months).

Andrea Baker, manager of the center staff, says, “There are always student workers available to offer directions, refreshments, information, and just mingle and make the visitors comfortable.”

Visitors are given a pack of information, tailored to their individual interests. Then the students and families have some time to read through the materials, relaxing at the copper patterned tables or on a comfortable couch in the parlor. The visitors can also go online at one of the four computer portals de-

signed for their use to check email, peruse the Millersville website and view the blogs with submissions from current students.

The University has also added a refreshment counter with coffee, tea, hot chocolate and cold Marauder water available to guests. Special cookies in the shape of the Millersville swans are given to the visiting families. Behind the refreshment counter is a large mural, done in pen and ink, highlighting points of interest around the campus. Two student artists who graduated in 2008, Nadine Kern and Brandon Martin, created the mural.

In the parlor, a television mounted on the wall scrolls through trivia and information about Millersville University and introduces the student Welcome Center team. “When prospective students make appointments to visit, we make sure their names are added to the TV scroll for that day,” Braungard says, “so that while they’re perusing the material and relaxing in the parlor, they see their name up on the screen welcoming them. It’s those little personal touches that can make a visitor and their family feel at home here.”

Jaclyn Nash, a prospective student visiting in August from West Grove, says, “It’s nice, and makes me feel welcome.”

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Top, a mural highlighting points of interest on campus was created by two Millersville students.

Above, Before the tours begin, a brief presentation provides an overview about the University.

Lindsey Myers, another prospective student visiting the same day from Dover, comments that “the colors are nice; I came in open minded and I like what I see.”

Before the campus tour, visitors watch a 30-minute presentation about the University, to help in their decision making process.

Following the video presentation, the groups of visitors are taken on a tour of the campus by the student workers.

Although the tour guides are well-versed about the University, admissions wanted the guides to know about area venues.

“I t ’s those little personal touches that can make a visitor and their family feel at home here.”

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“We hear from many students that they want things to do both on and off campus,” Zander remarks. “Lancaster city and the robust cultural opportunities that exist in the area are elements of the campus visit that we are stressing to our visitors.”

As part of their training, the tour guide staff of the Welcome Center visits a number of area attractions including Lancaster’s Central Market and the Fulton Opera House. Also included in their orientation program are stops at popular spots such as Miller’s Smorgasbord, and briefings with the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau about local activities and attractions.

“The benefits of being a part of this vibrant community are many, and we wanted to make sure our prospectives are educated in everything about Millersville, including the local connections,” Braungard explains.

With the revamping of the Welcome Center, the whole process of a campus

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visit has been enhanced. Visitors coming to campus for the first time will experience a place they will not soon forget.

Right, Student tour guides can be recognized by their black and gold apparel.

Below, The welcome sign says it all.

Bottom, The parlor features comfortable seating for families as well as a flat screen TV and computer stations.

“ The colors are nice; I came in open minded and I lik e what I see.”

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Athletics A place to call home

The newly renovated Jefferson Hall serves as the headquarters for Millersville’s athletics department.

by Megan Sofilka

The core of a successful athletics program is, well, the athletes. The 400 student athletes at Millersville University have always had a place to call home, but the distance between those locations was often far and wide. For years, more than 45 coaches have been located in various buildings throughout the 250-acre campus. Student athletes and the coaching staffs would often squeeze into cramped rooms in buildings like Franklin House or on the practice field to meet.

Athletes rarely got to see their peers from other teams except at large banquets or on occasion when they were able to find time in their busy schedules to cheer at a home game of another Marauder team. But now, with the restructuring of

the University athletics department, that has all changed.

Student athletes and their coaches, administrators and directors have a single place to call home: Jefferson Hall.

“It’s awesome,” marveled senior field

hockey player Renee Fraker. “Everyone is there. Before, there was never one central place for athletes to get together. This is so convenient.” The newly renovated Jefferson Hall, formerly Stayer Hall, offers space for several teams to meet at once.

Kauffman, who had been serving as the interim director of women’s athletics, was appointed as the director of athletics for the University.

Two associate athletic directors—Dr. Anthony Grant and Steve Roach—were hired this summer to meet the needs of the evolving department.

Grant is the academic coordinator and is focusing on the structured study program he developed.

In the past, study hours for student athletes were by direction of their coaches.

Scattered locations and hours made it difficult to track. Jefferson Hall makes it easier and more effective for both the students and the athletics staff.

“With regular hours, students can get their study hours in at their convenience,” said Grant. “All freshman student athletes are required to log hours, as well as any athlete with a QPA lower than 2.5.” Grant also meets with at-risk students and provides administrative support for the department.

Steve Roach is the expert on compliance issues within the department, including student eligibility and NCAA bylaws.

The rules and regulations are important to implementing a successful collegiate athletics program at Millersville.

Completing the new team is Ethan Hulsey, director of athletics communications, who came on board this summer. He has already made his mark by spearheading a completely new athletics website (see page 28) and establishing the Marauder Sports Broadcasting Network At Jefferson Hall, study halls have become an easy, everyday for fans to follow operation for athletes and their coaches versus an ongoing challenge. games even if they

“All the women’s teams recently got together for a program. Before, we couldn’t have done that anywhere. Now we have a place to go that’s our own,” said Fraker.

That program, said Peg Kauffman ’87, ’92M, director of athletics, was just one in an ongoing series of educational programs that are now possible with the new facilities. Special programs have covered topics such as diversity, mentors and violence prevention, which hosted presenters from the NCAA. Another advantage is the department’s improved ability to participate in the NCAA initiative of community engagement. With all of the teams under one roof, athletics can coordinate community activities more easily. This also creates more continuity and provides a stronger base for all of the sports.

Locating all of Millersville’s athletics programs together was one of the recommendations issued by the Blue Ribbon Task Force in 2006. The task force was created to analyze the athletics department and make recommendations for improvement. It also urged the University to realign the program into one department with one athletic director, instead of separate men’s and women’s departments. This was done and in July 2007,

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Millersville’s new leadership for athletics is in place: (left to right): Peg Kauffman, Anthony Grant, Steve Roach and Ethan Hulsey.

can’t be on campus.

The unified department and move to Jefferson Hall benefit not only current students, but give potential student athletes a better on-campus experience during the recruiting process.

For example, this fall men’s head soccer coach Steve Widdowson hosted more than 20 soccer recruits. In the past, recruits would have met in the coach’s office. These offices were often shared by several people, with desks scattered throughout the room. Now, Jefferson Hall houses a large, central recruiting room with couches and a flat screen television used to share films and other visuals with recruits.

“The recruit meeting worked out really well,” Widdowson explained.

Jefferson Hall, according to Widdowson, “enhanced what we were already doing.”

Kauffman believes that athletics, overall, is crucial to the continued development of students—on and off the field.

“I think athletics is important because it helps to build strong leaders, a sense of community and a sense of responsibility,” noted Kauffman.

With Kauffman in the lead, and talented coaches and staff, newly built fields, and excited student athletes, the department is bound for some blue ribbons beyond the task force.

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PARADE HIGHLIGHTS Left: Larger than life balloons were a new edition to this year’s parade.

Left, below: Skully joins the kids for a photo.

Right: For the animal-themed parade, horses pulled an old-time carriage hearse.

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Pictured, left to right: Cheerleaders got the crowd involved in the game.

The charity king and queen appeared on the field with President McNairy.

Despite cheers from fans, the Marauders fell to East Stroudsburg (18-45).

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Creating memories at Millersville REUNIONS, EVENTS & MORE The Greek Reunion was well attended and lots of fun.

sunny morning for Millersville’s Community Parade. Alumni, students, families and the community came together for the weekend’s events including Fall Fling, the football game, a pet costume contest, reunions and other Homecoming activities.

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Pictured, left to right: Vendors under the tent, Pet Costume Contest, Jesse Rothacker of Forgotten Friends Reptiles, Treasure Hunt for kids

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Kudos Korner Reservations are now being accepted for several exciting travel opportunities sponsored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Alumni and Friends Travel Program for 2009-2010. All pricing is based double occupancy.

For additional details, log onto www.alumnivacations.com and click on Millersville University or call Cruisin’ Inc./Main Line Vacations: 800-506-7447.

›› July 11 – 23, 2009: Gems of the Baltic (Holland America/msEurodam).

Cruise on Holland America’s newest ship, sailing round-trip from Copenhagen for 10 nights. Ports include Warnemunde, Germany, Tallin, Estonia, St. Petersburg, Russia (for 2 days), Helsinki, Finland, Stockholm, Sweden and Kiel, Germany (w/optional excursions to Berlin and/or Hamburg).

Prices start at $3,274 for inside cabins; other rates are available/please call with questions. Prices include airfare but do not include government taxes and fuel surcharges. Also featured is a one-night post-cruise package in Copenhagen. ›› August 9 – 16, 2009: Bermuda (NCL/Norwegian Dawn). Sail from New York to Bermuda on this 7-night cruise—featuring three days and two nights in Bermuda. Prices start at $999 (inside cabins), $1,499 (full ocean view). Other cabin rates are available.

For an additional cost, private motorcoaches will transport people from select destinations within Pa. to/from the ship in New York. Prices do not include government taxes of $125 pp and a fuel surcharge of $77 pp -- both of these are fees are subject to change.

›› October 26 – November 9, 2009: China & Vietnam (Holland America/ms Volendam). Over thirty centuries of history and culture await your discovery in the exotic lands of the Far East, a kaleidoscope of unique sights, sounds, tastes and experiences.

Ports of call include: Nha Trang, Phu My, Da Nang, Vietnam; Sanya Hainan, Xiamen, PRC; Shanghai and Hong Kong, China. Prices start at $2,136 and include taxes, government fees and fuel supplement charges (subject to change). Airfare will be available in early 2009. A deposit of $600 per person is due by May 29, 2009. Travel insurance is available and recommended. ›› July 6 – 16, 2010: Alpine Explorer with Glacier Express/Oberammergau Passion Play. Journey through Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Your final destination finds you in Oberammergau, a quaint village nestled in the Bavarian Alps to witness a performance of the world-renowned Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. Price is $3,499 and does not include airfare, taxes and fees. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due immediately. Book early, 2010 dates are starting to sell-out.

A heart felt thank you to the following alumni who helped us with many activities throughout the fall. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Would you like to see your name mentioned here? Sign up to volunteer today at: mualumni@millersville.edu Raymond Antonelli ’83 Bill ’84 & Elaine Benner Nicole Bomberger ’01 Kyki Bobotas ’87 Linda Bolin ’04 Carl Borst ’72 Abe Breslin ’98 Laurie Burkholder ’89 Gina ’96 & Dan Crawford Lori Dierolf ’91 Dominick DiNunzio ’53 Carl Ernst ’60 Stephen Focht ’70 Rich Frerichs ’64 Don Geiter ’95 Wendy Glatfelter ’81 Rob Grant ’81 Theresa Graybill ’82 Mike Henry ’83 Dave Hernandez ’71 Amy Hoffman ’94 Jerri Anne Johnson ’76 Rick Koelsch ’80 Mary Lehr ‘58 Bob Lehr ‘57 Joe Lisi ‘64 Rosemary Litz ‘67 Rebecca Lytle ‘90 Bob Mason ‘78 Frank Mela ‘76 Chris Mulvihill ‘91 Rich Nickel ‘76 Mark Phillips ‘72 Paul Schleyer ‘76 Merle ’59 & Donna Lou Schnee Dan Sidelnick ‘75 Helen Stine ‘64 Bob Wunder ‘76

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Search for MUAA board members Do you like to make changes happen?

Do you have leadership skills, enthusiasm and creativity? Do you appreciate Millersville and all of the opportunities granted to you because of it?

The Millersville University Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2009-2011 board of directors.

If you are interested, know of a candidate, or would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact the Alumni Services office at 800-681-1855, and a candidate nomination application will be sent to you.

Deadline for nominations is February 20.

For the latest calendar of events, check out the Alumni home page www.villealumni.com

Return of ‘Ville Idol The ’Ville Idol competition returned to Millersville this fall beginning with tryouts in September.

Students returning to the competition from last year’s ‘Ville Idol were Leslie Barton, Doren Brown and Charles Piper.

Among the returning alumni were Maria Bambridge, Adrienne Howe and Daniel Kachel.

A total of 42 students and eight alumni began the competition; eight students and three alumni made it to the finale

The 2008 ‘Ville Idol winners are Jason Genise-Gdula ‘05 and Leslie Barton, a junior at Millersville.

on November 9. Matthew Hepler ’83 of Conshohocken, last year’s winner in the alumni category, opened and closed the show with a medley of Frank Sinatra songs.

Also entertaining was Jessica Henry ‘05, who was a contestant on the Ultimate Coyote Ugly Search 3 on Country Music Television in the spring of 2008.

She is currently pursuing a singing and acting career, working in Philadelphia and New York.

Leslie Barton, a junior from Mountville, took home the grand prize of $1,000 and junior Rose Hughes, Philadelphia, came in second and won $250. In the alumni category, Jason Genise-Gdula ’05 of Millersville won the top prize of $1,000, and Adrienne Howe ’04, Lancaster, came in second and received a prize of $250.

The ‘Ville Idol program is sponsored by the Millersville University Alumni Association. Lori Burkholder ’89 (WGAL-TV reporter/anchor) served as the host of all three live performances, which included a panel of four judges and audience voters.

The judges were Kelly West, radio personality, WARM-FM 103.3 radio; Deb Lenssen, singer/conductor and voice instructor at Millersville University; Raymond Antonelli ’83, director/producer/actor and Ric Zimmerman, singer/performer.

Who will be the 2009 Ville Idol? Stay tuned and check out the website www. villealumni.com after July 1.

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New alumni benefit: Moving services Millersville University Alumni Association has negotiated a preferred partnership for alumni with Hawk Vision Moving & Storage, an interstate agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving. Relocation benefits cover anywhere in the country and international locations.

Benefits include: • Reduced rates on transportation fees • Valuation (financial reimbursement if your goods are lost or damaged) • Special storage rates • Special programs for customers age 55 and over.

Under Wheaton’s Quality Assurance Program, the company will assign a moving consultant to be the single point of contact throughout each step of your interstate move.

For more information, contact Hawk Vision/Wheaton World Wide Moving at 888-MYMOVE-4 (696-6834), or www. hawkvisionmoving.com, or email guy@ hawkvision.net. Be sure to mention that you are a member of the Millersville University Alumni Association in order to qualify for this exclusive program.

New online community coming The new online community is expected to arrive this spring. During construction of our new alumni website, there may be some bumps in the system.

If you ever have any questions or experience problems registering for an event, just call the alumni services office for assistance at 800-681-1855.

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Families have a blast at Renaissance Faire

Aloha PASSHE In August, almost a hundred Pennsylvania state system alumni and friends cruised the Hawaiian Islands. Stops included Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hilo, Maui, Kona and Kauai.

While in Honolulu, Dianne O’Connor, alumni director, enjoyed dinner with alumni who make paradise their permanent residence.

Among those residents is former Distinguished Alumna Award recipient Barbara Rogers ’63, who presented her fellow alumni at the restaurant with beautiful fresh flower leis.

There are 31 Millersville alumni who

Survey results: Alumni recommend Millersville Cognitive Research Services offers a generous thank you for Millersville alumni’s outstanding participation in the Higher Education Research Survey.

Over 527 alumni responded, providing valuable insight for Millersville’s institutional identity study. Among the most important findings: 97% of alumni respondents said they would recommend Millersville University to others.

Additional survey results will be reported soon.

live in this beautiful state. For more information about upcoming PASSHE trips, see page 22 or visit www.alumnivacations.com.

17-551 Alumni Club in Millersville October 7 marked an ice cream social and the first meeting of the “17-551 Alumni Club”—established for those alumni living in the Millersville zip code area.

As the ice cream was scooped, the hot fudge poured, the sprinkles coated and the cherries plunked down, alumni shared stories, laughs, heard updates on their alma mater, and reflected on good times as they remembered their days at Millersville.

Watch for future events. The next 17-551 Club event is scheduled for June 5.

Florida events: Calling all snowbirds!

University President Francine McNairy is coming to Florida this winter to see you! Alumni in and around West Palm Beach, Naples and Pensacola are invited to join us for three special events.

For more information, contact the alumni services office at 800-681-1855 or register online at www.villealumni.com.

Pensacola: Friday, January 30 at 6 p.m.

At the home of Dr. Richard Kuhn ’57 West Palm Beach: Saturday, January 31 at 6 p.m., Maison Carlos Restaurant Naples: Monday, February 2 at noon Bellasera Hotel, Venetian Room

If you missed the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire alumni picnic this year, you missed an afternoon like none other we’ve had. In the tradition of humor only children (okay, and adults) can appreciate, our guests were entertained by songs about flatulence and nostril expulsions to tunes such as Greensleeves. We had balloon arrows shot at us, and participated in live drama along with the Faire actors.

Everyone in attendance laughed for two full hours as the Pa. Renaissance Faire performers were at their finest on a sunny, summer afternoon.

Alumni fact There are 204 employees of Millersville University who are also alumni.

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‘Tis the season for joy and music We were making our list, checking it twice and the Christmas Show at American Music Theatre sure was nice!

Millersville alumni sat in the center rows of orchestra seating on Sunday afternoon, November 30 as the holiday extravaganza took place.

Christmas joy was spread around the

room as the audience began tapping their feet and humming along with the music as the cast of singers and live orchestra performed. They enjoyed the seasonal sounds of hits by Josh Groban, Toby Keith and Bette Midler as well as the strains of a Celtic fiddle!

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The roar of the crowd, the slap of the stick, the swish of skates on ice, okay, even the fighting, is all part of the excitement at Giant Center during hockey season. Proven to be one of our most popular events, the alumni association is pleased to offer a night out with the Hershey Bears. Join us on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. as the Bears take on Wilkes-Barre Scranton.

Event options include a pre-game reception and game ticket, or just a game ticket. For pricing and to register, please visit our website at www.villealumni.com

Join the Destinations travel program for a day trip. ›› March 1 - Philadelphia Flower Show “Bella Italia” – $89 ›› April 4 - In the Heights – $165 or Shrek – $185 ›› April 25 - Billy Elliot – $185 Prices are per person and include round trip coach bus transportation, driver gratuity and a boxed gourmet breakfast.

Broadway shows feature front mezzanine seating. Details about each show can be found at www.bestofbroadway.com.

For additional details or to make reservations, contact the Special Events office at 717-871-2308 or visit www.millersville.edu/~muevents

Delta Phi Eta sisters are forever On September 13, approximately 60 Delta Phi Eta sisters from the classes of 1946 through 2008 gathered for a reunion, which featured a slideshow of sorority days past and present.

Current students and alumni enjoyed hearing stories from Jessie (Fehl) Harnish ’46 who walked 2.5 miles to campus everyday even in snowstorms!

Ahhh, the “good” old days.

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Hall of Fame inductees During Homecoming weekend, the following six people were inducted into Millersville’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

Ryan Brink ’01 won PSAC Eastern Division Rookie of the Year by hitting .341 with four homers. In his Millersville career, he posted a batting average of .360 and set Millersville career records in seven offensive categories, including runs (167), hits (220), doubles (56) and home runs (26). He also holds a school record with 1,142 putouts at first base.

In 1998, the Marauders won a thenschool record 38 games, a PSAC Eastern Division Championship and then breezed to a NCAA Division II North Atlantic Region Championship and into the Division II World Series for the first time in school history (see page 28). In his senior year, the team posted a 45-14 record. He lives in Carlisle, Pa., and is the lead electrician for Stephen D. Brink Construction.

Gail Cleveland ’69 established a legacy with the women’s tennis team by with her leadership as a captain and standout player. From 1966-68, the Marauders never lost, posting three undefeated seasons and a 16-0-1 record. She posted remarkable 20-1 career singles record.

Cleveland set a Millersville precedent when she became the first woman to receive the Elwood J. Finley Award as an outstanding Millersville senior athlete.

She continues to play competitive tennis in the United States Tennis Association sanctioned senior leagues.

Lance Gelnett ’92 became the most prolific shooter the Millersville men’s basketball history from 1989-92. He set school records for most 3-pointers made with 266, most attempts with 547 and sank a school-best 48.6 percent of those shots. He also owns the career free throw percentage record after hitting 250-of-

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Glory season: Men’s soccer team wins division and ranks 6th in nation

2008 Hall of Fame inductees (left to right): Ryan Brink ‘01 (baseball), Gail Cleveland ‘69 (tennis), Lance Gelnett ‘92 (basketball), Sandra Peters (educator and coach), William King ‘85 (cross country) and Diane Espenshade Suhr (field hockey & softball).

305 in 109 career games.

Gelnett helped lead the Marauders to the 1992 ECAC Division II Championship. He was named as one of the top 30 players in Millersville Men’s Basketball during its 100th anniversary.

William F. King ’85 was the top freshman finisher in the 1981 NCAA Cross Country Championships for the national champion Marauders.

A two-time captain of the cross country team, King was a Division II Cross Country All-American in 1983 and 1984 and qualified for the national championships all four years of his career. He was also an All-American in track as a senior.

Three times he was named All-Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America (ICAAAA), and in 1983 he became one of Millersville’s two ICAAAA champions. He was recently named acting superintendent of Scranton Schools.

Sandra Peters played a key role in the growth of Millersville athletics for 32 years. She started as an assistant professor of health and physical recreation. Peters coached the field hockey team from 1968-84, with a 101-68-33 record including consecutive undefeated

seasons in 1972 and 1973.

Peters became the first head coach of the women’s track and field team. She also served as an assistant coach for women’s basketball and lacrosse, and the head trainer for the women’s athletics. She was the assistant director for women’s athletics from 1985, until her retirement in 1999.

Diane Espenshade Suhr ’86 was a two-sport standout, earning All-American status in field hockey and academic All-American honors in softball.

As team captain of the field hockey team in 1985, she guided the Marauders to a PSAC Championship, an NCAA Division III Pennsylvania Region Championship and finished the season as the national runner-up. That team posted a 17-4 record, which still stands today.

On the diamond, Espenshade Suhr served as a catcher and hit .299 in three varsity seasons. In 1986, she garnered GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American honors and received the Elwood J. Finley Award as the outstanding Millersville senior female athlete. She is a certified public accountant for Diana M. Reed & Associates in Hershey, Pa.

The Millersville University men’s soccer team surpassed all expectations this season and wrote a new chapter in the program’s history by advancing to its first-ever NCAA Division II Tournament and setting numerous milestones along the way.

In a pre-season poll, coaches in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) picked the Marauders to finish third in their division. The team responded by shattering its previous victory totals with an astonishing 18-3-1 record. Led by a pair of newly-minted All-America honorees, forward Sean McLaughlin and defenseman Matt Procopio, the Marauders reached the NCAA Quarterfinals for the first time in school history after winning the NCAA Atlantic Regional, while also finishing as the PSAC runner-up and PSAC East Champions. McLaughlin led the team in scoring, assists and game winning goals,

while Procopio was the driving force behind a defense that surrendered less than one point per game.

As part of its historic run, the Marauder team also avenged a gut-wrenching loss in the PSAC Championship by defeating California (Pa.) 3-0 in the NCAA tournament game at Chryst Field in Biemesderfer Stadium. Also, the Marauders garnered its highest national ranking, vaulting to No. 6 in Division II in the NSCAA/adidas poll. The team’s efforts did not go unnoticed by its opponents. Coach Steve Widdowson was named PSAC East Coach of the Year and McLaughlin was named PSAC East Athlete of the Year. In all, five Millersville players earned spots on the first or second all-PSAC teams.

Senior Matt Procopio (#24) fights for the ball against Northern Kentucky in the NCAA Quarterfinal.

Alumnus wins national track title Heading into the final two laps at the USA Track Masters steeplechase run in Spokane, Wash., this August, the reigning national champion blew by Kevin Stover ’90.

It was then that Stover recalled the words of former Marauder track coach, Eugene “Cy” Fritz who always said, ‘With two laps to go, you’ve got to make your move in the steeplechase.’”

“I caught the guy,” Stover said, “and won the race.” But he remembers his last race at Millersville, also a steeplechase, had a different outcome.

“I pulled into second and third place with just more than two laps to go,” Stover recounted. Then, he got clipped

from behind.

“I went down right in front of the stands,” he said. “My dad, who was videotaping, dropped the camera because everybody thought I was done.”

“I got up and I ran possessed in those last two laps,” Stover said. “I ended up running the fastest two laps of the race— even faster than the guy that won.”

Stover teaches and coaches track at Hershey High School. His wife, Kellie Boozer ’91, is a two-time cross country NCAA All-American who is in the Millersville Hall of Fame.

Stover said, “My overall experience at Millersville was nothing but fabulous.”

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New Marauder athletics website: www.millersvilleathletics.com It’s not your imagination.The athletics website at Millersville University has completely changed—for the better.

Sports information director Ethan Hulsey believes the web plays an important role in the success of the athletics program.

“The athletic website is the face of our athletics program,” Hulsey said. “This is a big recruiting tool for us.”

Perhaps the most heavily anticipated addition to the site is the introduction of its “live stats” feature.

“Any game that we’re stat-ing— basketball, baseball, softball, football, volleyball—fans will be able to log on

and watch the stats come in as they happen,” Hulsey said. ““It is huge for fan experience.”

In addition to a complete redesign and easy navigation, the website features: • Male and female “Athletes of the Week” • Comprehensive sports calendar • Compliance information • Hall of Fame cross-linked • Photo galleries • Videos • Live stats • Text-messaging updates • Millersville Sports Broadcasting Network

Womens golf team set for fall 2009 An NCAA Division II women’s golf program has been added to Millersville University’s intercollegiate sports. The roster will include between eight and 12 golfers, who will practice and compete at the team’s home course, Crossgates Golf Club. The new team will begin competition in both the NCAA and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference when golf season opens in fall 2009.

The addition of the golf team lifts the number of sports programs for female student-athletes to 12 and the number of intercollegiate sports at the Millersville to 22.

Millersville’s 1998 World Series baseball team recognition On October 11, the only Marauder baseball team to ever play in a College World Series made a triumphant return to Millersville to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their accomplishment. Along with a 38-16 overall mark, the Marauders went 18-6 in the PSAC East to win the divisional title. Those 18 PSAC wins still stand as the most in school history.

Seven members of that team rank in the top 35 of Millersville’s all-time hitters. One team member, Ryan Brink ’01, set seven career hitting records—all of which still stand— was inducted into Millersville’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008 (see page 26).

“Ryan Brink is one of the reasons I came to Millersville,” said Jon Shehan ’06, current head coach of Marauders baseball. “He was an

assistant coach my freshman year [in 2001]. He was just a class act, and definitely the most clutch hitter in Millersville history; most likely the best player in Millersville history.”

“Baseball wasn’t a big thing then,” said George McClune ‘01, a former pitcher who led the country in saves that year.

“We were playing on the practice field for the football team. That’s how much respect we got.”

“It was a great group of guys, a neversay-die team,” Brink said. “Everything changed after that season.”

Shehan said he was glad the current Marauder squad got “to rub shoulders with these guys.”

Harry Lines ’40 was recognized for his contribution to the Millersville baseball team that played before World War II. During the afternoon batting practice, Lines took his cuts—laying down three hits and a bunt—all at age 91.

Lines along with Al Eckert ’51, father of pitcher Eric “Tugboat” Eckert ’98, watched the alumni and the current squad play.

“Things have changed a lot since I was here,” Lines said. “But it’s good to be back.”

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Seeing pink: Marauders “Dig for the Cure”

For a complete listing of athletic schedules and game results, visit

www.millersvilleathletics.com or call the 24-hour hotline:

717-871-2111

Midnight madness At the stroke of midnight on October 15 the stands inside Pucillo Gymnasium went wild with realized anticipation as the men’s and women’s basketball teams spilled out onto the floor through fog and spotlights.

“October 15 is the first day they can practice. That’s why it’s at midnight. It’s a celebration,” said Gretchen Imes, who, along with fellow graduate assistant Branden Lippy, was in charge of organizing the event. Fans also received a first-hand glimpse of the 2008-09 squads with a five-minute scrimmage.

The 3-point competition was won by freshman Cullen Murray-Kemp. Senior Reggie Bates captured the slam dunk competition, exciting the crowd with a pair of dunks including one while wearing sunglasses.

“The introductions of each of the players was really a highlight this year,” said Imes.

Millersville’s women’s volleyball team took on more than just their divisional rival East Stroudsburg when they won on October 18.

That evening everything from the inside Pucillo Gymnasium to the players was festooned in pink to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which supports breast cancer research. One of the foundation’s programs is its national “Dig for the Cure” during October, which is breast cancer awareness month.

“Every time there was a dig from the Millersville volleyball team in the match, the people who have

signed the pledge sheets pay money,” explained volleyball coach Betsy Hayden.

“Breast cancer touches a lot of people’s lives,” said Hayden, whose younger sister was diagnosed with it last year.

Hayden said. “It’s a great thing for the girls and our team to help raise some community awareness. It brings everyone together for a good cause.”

To date, more than $500 has been collected for the 58 digs made by the Marauders and pledges are still coming in.

Golf team dedicates season to Todd Myers The Millersville golf team has dedicated its 2008-09 season in memory of former team captain Todd Myers ’89. Myers, a member of the Millersville golf team

from 1986-89, died in June at the age of 41 (see page 38). He was the head golf professional at Stonelick Hills, Batavia, Ohio.

Todd is remembered as a team leader who helped to build a successful program and as an outstanding golf profes-

Coach Vandegrift and the golf team display the team shirts with Todd’s family at the left.

sional and teacher of the game.

At the 2008 PSAC Championship held at Hershey Links Golf Club in Hummelstown, Pa., the Marauders displayed shirts with Myers’ initials on the sleeve.

The Marauders placed fourth in the twoday tournament.

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Class Notes Upcoming issues and deadlines for Class Notes news.

In order to ensure that your news will appear in a given issue, please submit it according to the schedule below:

Summer 2009 issue: March 15, 2009 Fall 2009 issue: June 15, 2009 Winter 2009-10 issue: October 15, 2009 Please send news to: Alumni Services Office P.O. Box 1002 Millersville, PA 17551-0302 Phone: 800-681-1855 Fax: 717-871-5050 Email: mualumni@millersville.edu Or submit your news via the online community: www.villealumni.com

1950s Joseph Glass ‘53, Millersville, took part in a conference sponsored by the National Barn Alliance and the Historic Barn and Farm Foundation focusing on the importance of preserving barns.

Paul Robinson ‘56, Philadelphia, was nominated for the Secretary of the Army Award for Blacks in the Government 2008 Meritorious

Service Award. He has served more than half a century in Yongson Garrison in the Republic of Korea, currently as family, morale, welfare and recreation director.

Susan H. (Shatto) Berkheimer ‘57, Silver Spring, Md., celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with husband, Don, in August.

John C. Long ‘59, Lancaster, coauthored the book, “Lancaster Bottle Books, Volume I: Beers, Mineral Waters and Soft Drinks.”

1960s G. Dale Brady ‘60, Ephrata, celebrated 50 years of marriage with his wife, Dorothy (Von Nieda) ‘72.

Walter Price ‘61, Columbia, was selected to the first class inducted to the Columbia High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He won 12 varsity letters while at Millersville University.

Henry J. DeMito ’63, Worcester, was inducted into the Pa. Sports Hall of Fame in April of 2008. He was a baseball coach for 33 years at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.

Patricia (Smith) McAlister ‘64, Oak Leaf, Texas, retired from teaching 5th grade English after 38 years. She taught at Red Oak Intermediate for 26 years.

David Pertusio ‘67, Annville, retired after 41 years as a 5th grade teacher for Palmyra Area School District.

Fereshteh “Feri” Law ‘68, Havertown, joined Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors as a sales associate.

1970s John Fausnacht ‘70, Lititz, retired as a guidance counselor at Warwick High School.

C. Frederick Ralston ‘70, Mechanicsburg, was appointed director of the Bureau of

Correction Education of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.

Larry E. McKeeman ‘71, Bothell, Wash., was honored with the 2008 Outstanding Judge Award by the Washington State Bar Association.

He is a Superior Court judge for Snohomish County.

Janis Snavely ‘71, Lititz, retired from Warwick School District as a 4th grade teacher at John Beck Elementary.

Jeffrey Vermuth ‘71, Collegeville, retired after 35 years as a 5th and 6th grade teacher, middle school theatre director and softball coach for the Methacton School District.

For the past 15 years, he has been an adjunct instructor of graduate education at Cabrini College in Radnor.

Gail Baldwin ‘72, Ocean City, N.J., retired from her position in the library at Stockton College.

Vincent F. Cotter ‘72, Lansdale, was recognized by the National School Public Relations Association as the recipient of the Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award 2008. He is the superintendent of the Colonial School District.

Frank Creazzo ‘72, Bangor, was hired as building principal at Easton Catholic School. He is an alumnus of the school with 36 years of teaching experience.

Susan (Stahler) Fetterman ‘72, Millersville, retired from Hempfield School District as a reading teacher after 34 years of service.

Priscilla (Snyder) Fias ‘72, Lancaster, retired from teaching English at Garden Spot High School after 32 years.

Katherine (Green) Boyer ‘73, ‘77M, York, retired after 35 years as elementary librarian at Conewago Township Elementary School.

James Hower ‘73, Lexington, Ky., was named the 2008 recipient of the John Castano Honorary Member Award by The Society of Organic Petrology. He is in his 30th year as a senior scientist at the University of Kentucky’s Center of Applied Energy Research.

Patricia Craig ‘74, Hazleton, teaches English as a Second Language at the Hazleton Area School District.

Robert Ellis ‘74, Blacksburg, Va., was promoted to chief of the wildlife division of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

Kathy Lynn Horne ‘74, Lancaster, was elected president of the Lancaster County Association for Human Resource Management.

She is the human resource manager for MTS Travel.

Reid Lauderman ‘74, Lititz, was installed as pastor of Reading Moravian Church.

Gerald A. Nau ‘74, Shillington, was named president and chief executive of Lafayette Ambassador Bank, a division of Fulton Financial Corp. beginning in January 2009. He has been president of Fulton’s Great Valley division since 1992.

Scott Settle ‘74, Downington, continues his 32 year career with Bob Wagner’s Flooring America.

Cheryl (Moen) Vermey ‘74, West Chester, was awarded a certification by an internationally recognized coach-training program in California. She is leadership coach and president and CEO of Envision Coaching, Inc. Michael Burke ‘75, Columbia, was selected to the first class inducted into the Columbia High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was the starting quarterback for Millersville University from 1971-1974.

Raymond Fischer ‘76, ‘83M, Holtwood, was named superin-

tendent of the Oxford Area School District.

Phyllis Koster ‘76, York, opened Weavings, Ink., an art gallery in Wrightsville.

Donald Masey ‘76, Lititz, was named minority shareholder and member of the board of directors for LMA Systems Group Inc. Gerald W. Meck ‘76, Akron, was named president and chief executive officer of United Disabilities Services. He has been with UDS for 25 years.

Thomas W. Small ‘76M, Baltimore, Md., joined Harrisburg University of Science and Technology as program director of computer and informational sciences. He has a joint appointment as an associate professor.

Dennis Hollinger ‘77, Bethlehem, was named president of GordonConwell Theological Seminary and professor of Christian ethics.

Karen (Stiles) Rihacek ‘77, Freehold, N.J., was named 2008 Teacher of the Year at Memorial School, where she is an educational media specialist.

Terry Wiley ‘78, Lancaster, co-owns Weichert Realtors of Lancaster.

E. Joy (Meredith) McFerren ‘79, Lancaster, serves as executive vice president of Willow Valley Associates.

1980s Steve Kreider ‘80, Ephrata, was named design manager at Tray-Pak Corp.

Gerald P.H. Ballough ‘81, Drexel Hill, was awarded the 2008 Milton Hershey School Alumnus of the Year Award. He is a biology professor at La Salle University.

David DiPasquale ‘81, Drums, was named director of Bedford County Technical Center.

Grant Markley ‘81, Lancaster, was appointed as a board member

for the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

Scott Miller ‘81, Lititz, was installed as the part-time young adult ministry coordinator for Lititz Moravian Church. He serves as director of marketing for Garden Spot Village Retirement Community.

Steven Moran ‘81, Nottingham, serves as board chair for Southern Chester County YMCA. Kathleen Simon ‘81, Millersville, received the 2008 Penn State Staff Excellence Award. She is an administrative assistant in the Office of Graduate Studies at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey.

Kurt (George) Pyle ‘82, Middleburg, was named principal of Johnsonburg Area High School.

Cindy Munro ‘83, Richmond, Va., was selected as a fellow for the 2008 Harris Manchester College Summer Institute at Oxford.

Annette (Koller) Brewer ‘84, Hamburg, serves as an academic preschool teacher at the Wyomissing Institute of the Arts.

Julie I. Myers ‘84, ‘92, York, teaches music in the Northeastern School District and recently had several of her sacred and secular musical compositions published.

Diane Yateman ‘84, Payson, Ariz., recently retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service.

Lisa Greybill ‘85, ‘96M, Red Lion, was named library administrator at the Columbia Public Library.

Sandra Knaub ‘85, ‘93M, Lititz, became the minister at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Paradise.

James Rutkowski ‘85, Franconia, won the 1700-rated Pennsylvania State Table Tennis Championship trophy. He has been a teacher with the Pennridge District for 15 years.

Robert Simonton ‘85, Eugene, Ore., serves as assistant vice chancellor for capital programs for the Oregon University Systems. He is also actively involved with experiments and projects related to alternative energy.

Sylvia Evans ‘86, Lancaster, celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with husband, Bob, in September.

Kali Karomfily ‘86, Lancaster, was named commercial relationship manager for Graystone Bank.

Deborah (Dutcher) Wilson ‘86, Tampa, Fla., joined CSSI, Inc., a contractor for the Federal Aviation Administration, as an environmental program manager for an emissions and noise model.

Andrew Beck ‘87, Womelsdorf, earned a master’s degree in business administration from Eastern University. He serves as vice president of corporate accounts for the Nuclear Pharmacy Services Business of Cardinal Health.

Mark Esterbrook ‘87, Lititz, was appointed as the CEO of the

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Community Action Program of Lancaster County. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a lieutenant colonel in 2005 and was formerly the county administrator for Lancaster County.

Claudia Sciarretta ‘87, Lancaster, joined Coldwell Banker Select Professionals, specializing in residential sales.

Joan Albright ‘88, Lancaster, received a child development associate credential from the Council for Professional Recognition, which represents the early childhood education profession.

Brian Kramp ‘88, Lancaster, was named the head PGA golf professional at Chesapeake Bay Golf Club in Rising Sun, Md. Heidi (Hirth) Mark ‘88, Audubon, had her first children’s book, “As Big As My Head!” published through Tate Publishing & Enterprises.

Todd Parker ‘88, Norristown, was featured on September’s cover of “Bicycling Magazine.” He is an exercise physiologist and triathlon coach.

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Michael Spotts ‘89, Reading, was named senior vice president and manager of business banking administration and commerical loan documentation at National Penn Bank’s Boyertown office.

Brian Wiczkowski ‘89, Lititz, was named captain of Lancaster City Bureau of Police’s patrol division.

He has been with the bureau since 1990.

Rachel M. Zellers ‘89, Conestoga, joined Fairmount Homes as vice president of health services.

1990s Jessie (Puzo) Blaney ‘90, Montrose, teaches 1st grade at Choconut Valley Elementary in the Montrose Area School District.

Andrea Brown ‘90, Lancaster, joined Hildebrandt Learning Centers LLC as the director of the College Hill Children’s Center.

Daniel Engstrom ‘90, West Newton, received the California University of Pennsylvania Presidential Faculty Award, where he is the associate dean and director of student teaching.

Robert W. Jones ‘90, Mountville, was named branch manager for the Penn Square office of Fulton Bank’s Lancaster division. He joined the bank in 1990.

Oliver Merrill ‘90, Manheim, was inducted into the Lancaster County Tennis Hall of Fame.

Harry (Gus) Zunino ‘90, Hockessin, Del., joined Sallie Mae as vice president of compliance.

Jeffrey Clouser ‘91, Elizabethtown, was elected president of the board for Pride Festival of Central Pa., Inc. Jaclyn Fowler ‘91, Ashland, was hired as vice president of MMI Preparatory School. She is an online faculty member with the University of Phoenix, where she instructs students at the doctoral and master’s level in education

and undergraduate students in English literature.

Marna L. Trowbridge ‘91, Stevens, serves as the U.S. office administrator and donor relations associate for Life Change Ministries International in Ephrata.

Sandy (Aberts) Crellin ‘94, Manheim, is a special education teacher at Manor Middle School in the Penn Manor School District.

Lydia (Ernst) Dengel ‘94, Lynbrook, N.Y., was promoted to senior manager of campaign strategy and analysis at Pfizer, Inc. at their New York headquarters.

Aaron Dread ‘94, Hockessin, Del., was promoted to Philadelphia specialty district sales manager for Eisai, Inc. Jimmy Gownley ‘94, Harrisburg, had his popular comic and graphic novel series, “Amelia Rules!,” acquired by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.

Janice (Bonkoski) Mackenzie ‘94, Reading, joined Century 21, Spring Township. She received her real estate license in May. Douglas W. Mast ‘94, Ephrata, earned a Ph.D. in Spanish from Temple University in August.

Shawn D. Minnich ‘94, York, earned his doctorate in educational leadership and political studies from Temple University. He is a principal in the Northeastern York County School District.

Debra (Schreiber) Davis ‘95, Lancaster, was appointed pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church in Lancaster City.

Steven N. DeRise ‘95, Manheim, was named retail market manager of the Lancaster region of Commerce Bank/Harrisburg NA. Jill M. Hackman ‘95, Lititz, was named acting assistant superintendent of Warwick School District.

Anthony Matt ‘95, Lititz, was hired as controller for B.R. Kreider & Son.

Ellen Slupe ‘95, Lancaster, had her art exhibit titled “Composites” shown at the Villanova University Art Gallery.

David Mencarini ‘96, Frederick, Md., serves as head football coach of Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg. He led his team to a 14-0 record and the Maryland 4A state championship title in the 2007 season, only the second in school history.

Christopher Rahn ‘96, Mechanicsburg, was named principal of West Perry High School in July.

Emily Reed ‘96, Mechanicsburg, received the 2007 Outstanding Young Educator Award. She is a reading specialist at Dillsburg Elementary School.

Jennifer Shapiro ‘96, Essex Junction, Vt., accepted a lecturer position at the University of Vermont teaching general chemistry.

Corey D. Craver ‘97, Millersville, was promoted to loan operations technology manager at Fulton Financial Corp.

Edward Quinter ‘97M, Allentown, teaches German at Parkland High School and Pennsylvania German dialect at Kutztown University.

Kent Wissinger ‘97, Harrisburg, was elected to the board of directors of Market Square Concerts.

He is a corporate communications officer with M&T Bank.

Elizabeth Kuhl ‘04, Mechanicsburg, completed a tour to Iraq in May with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s 13th Area Support Group. She served as a second lieutenant overseeing all tactical missions of American supply convoys throughout Central Iraq. In May, she was promoted to first lieutenant.

Kelly (McGinnis) Morello ‘98, Coatesville, was promoted to senior director of human resources at Tengion, Inc., a regenerative medicine company in East Norriton.

Amandi Ramos ‘98, Landisville, was promoted to senior engineer at ATK, a world leader in solid propulsion systems and was a guest lecturer for a course in rocket propulsion systems at UCLA’s aerospace engineering department.

Wesley Stauffer ‘98, Bainbridge, was among 60 students participating in a seven-week archeological expedition in Israel. He is pursuing a master’s degree at Penn State Harrisburg.

Sara Doran ‘99, Morristown, N.J., was promoted to assistant vice president of Synovate, Inc.’s pharmaceutical marketing research division.

Kristen Rychener ‘99M, Brownstown, serves as part-time assistant principal at Reidenbaugh Elementary at Manheim Township School District.

2000s Steven T. Stewart ‘00, Holtwood, earned his master’s degree in education from Wilkes University in May. Christopher Zander ‘00, Lancaster, serves as the assistant principal at Nitrauer Elementary in the Manheim Township School District.

Jennifer (Knuth) Bonin ‘01, Hollidaysburg, joined Chambersburg School District as a pre-school teacher.

Kristine Church ‘01, Philadelphia, earned her master’s degree in German from University of Colorado. She teaches German at Ridley High School in Folsom.

Aaron M. Clevenstine ‘01, Lancaster, was named area manager for Amazon.com in Lewisberry.

Nydia Delgado ‘01, Lancaster, joined Fulton Financial Corp., as a business application support supervisor in its information technology department.

Christopher Delp ‘01, Quakertown, was promoted to financial advisor for Univest Corp.

Amanda Shaw ‘01, Landisville, serves as an auditor with Reinsel, Kuntz and Lesher.

Lauren Beth (Witmer) Westermann ‘01, Reading, received her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine.

Brian D. Bowers ‘02, Palmyra, joined the Pennsylvania Public Employee Retirement Commission as a research associate.

Blaze Cambruzzi ‘02, Lancaster, was named site acquisition manager for High Associates, Inc. Amanda Frey ‘02, Easton, received her master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University in May. Joshua Friedel ‘02, Brandon, Miss., joined Phi Theta Kappa’s Center for Excellence as marketing and communication project manager. Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is the largest honor society in American higher education.

Julie Mathers ‘02, Millersville, is a pre-K teacher for Manheim

Township and an instructor at Kids Yoga.

Brent Wolf ‘02, Lancaster, was named director of safety and security at Dutch Wonderland Family Entertainment Complex.

Michelle Barnett ‘03, Baltimore, Md., is communications coordinator for the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Stephen Elliker ‘03, Adamstown, joined Chartwell Investment Partners in Berwyn as a senior analyst.

Jill Fake ‘03, Red Lion, is an assistant to the president of Emory Hill Real Estate Services.

Amanda (Brandt) Funk ‘03, Washington Boro, earned her master’s degree in educational leadership and principal certification from Alvernia College. She is a learning facilitator in the Warwick School District.

Ronald Swantner ‘03M, Mountville, is the principal of the Landisville Primary Center.

Irene Tzinis ‘03, College Park, Md., is employed as a technology transfer specialist with ASRC Federal working with NASA at Goddard Space Flight Center.

Patrick Cristino ‘04, Wrightsville, was named varsity boys’ basketball coach for Ephrata High School.

Hazel Emery ‘04M, Akron, was hired by Case Western University as a ESL writing consultant and workshop coordinator.

Kimberly Ernst ‘04, Hanover, earned her master’s degree in education and curriculum from Penn State, York. She teaches 8th grade learning support at New Oxford Middle School.

Katelyn McManamon ‘04, Clarks Summit, was named marketing/ business development manager of Penn East Federal Credit Union in Scranton.

Pamela Rineer ‘04, Lancaster, joined Grace Place Child Care

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Alumnus introduces Barack Obama at Lancaster rally Chris Wright ‘05 identifies himself as a moderate Republican. But like many Americans in the 2008 Presidential election, he crossed party lines. And he didn’t just vote in the election, he was involved in it.

Wright authored an opinion paper that came to the attention of the Obama campaign. They asked Wright why he was supporting Obama and how he was reconciling his policies with his “Republicanism.”

Wright offered advice “about how to summarize Obama’s fresh ideas.” This ultimately became a leaflet that was distributed to Republicans while Obama supporters were canvassing during the campaign.

Wright, whose degree is in government and political affairs, believes that these ideas “actually have more to do with the party of Lincoln then the current incarnation of the Republican Party does.”

A few weeks later Wright got a phone call from the Obama campaign asking if he would like to introduce Senator Obama at the rally in Lancaster’s Buchanan Park on September 4.

“I agreed, of course,” Wright says. He had only

Senator Obama thanks Chris Wright for his introduction at the rally in Buchanan Park.

24 hours to whip up a short speech and get checked out by the Secret Service.

“The next day my wife, Guenna, and I got to spend about 10 minutes of private time with then-Senator Obama before the speech.

Wright says, “I found him to be as genuine in person as he comes across on TV.” Then Wright, who is an examiner for Donegal Mutual Insurance, found himself center stage being introducted by Senator Robert Casey. Wright, in turn, introduced Senator Obama to the thousands of people who packed Buchanan Park.

“It was a whirlwind day, and one I’ll never forget,” says Wright. “To have a role, even this small one, in helping Barack Obama get elected is something I’ll be proud of forever. And, I have no doubt that he will be an effective president.”

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At the marriage of Katarzyna Dubowy ‘02/’05M and Joseph Bauer ’02 on June 23, 2007 in Reading, many Millersville alumni were there to celebrate! Pictured left to right in the first row: Gwen (Prawdzik) Marinaro ’02, bride Katarzyna (Dubowy) Bauer ‘02/’05M, and groom Joseph Bauer ’02. Left to right in the second row: Kristi (Klunk) Althouse ‘02/’06M, Taylor Evans ’02, Jen (Hartman) Bergen ’02, Erica (Sillaman) Bower ’02, Jeff Gatano ’02, Andy Verbovsky ’02, Greg Minninger ’02, and Ted Marinaro ’02. Left to right in the third row: Erica Andregic ’02, Jackie Kitzhoffer ’02, John Phillips ’02 and Adam Bower ’02.

and Learning Center as the center director.

Leilanda Rowland ‘04, Harrisburg, earned her master’s degree in higher education administration and organizational management from Drexel University. She joined Penn State Harrisburg as the student affairs coordinator in February.

Melissa Burt ‘05, Fort Collins, Colo., earned her master’s degree in atmospheric science at Colorado State University. She is the diversity and higher education manager at the university’s Center for Multi-Scale Modeling of Atmospheric Processes.

John Schreck ‘05, Lancaster, serves as Lancaster Coalition for Peace and Justice’s administrator and public spokesman.

Christina Wright ‘05, Upper Darby, earned her master’s degree in higher education administration from Drexel University.

Shayna Buchmoyer ‘06, East Petersburg, joined Warwick High School as a long-term special education teacher.

Linda Do ‘06, Harrisburg, works as a television production coordinator for WITF Public Media Center.

Michael Hammel ‘06, Quarryville, serves as a social studies teacher and junior high school head football coach at Solanco School District.

Scott Muenz ‘06, York, joined Columbia High School as a high school music teacher and band director.

Tracy (Palmore) Scipioni ‘06, Richland, is contracted as a learning support teacher for Denver Elementary School in Cocalico School District.

Samirah Billips ‘07, Philadelphia, began her master’s program in public health at Drexel University in August. She received the Carl R. Greene Achievement Scholarship from the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

Danielle Floyd ‘07, Lancaster, joined White Good & Co. as a public relations account coordinator.

James Knox ‘07, Harrisburg, completed United States Navy basic training in Great Lakes, Ill.

Kelsey Martin ‘07, Lancaster, teaches life skills at Providence Elementary School.

Michael C. Sickmeier ‘07, Akron, was hired as a merchant card services sales officer at Fulton Financial Corp.

Amanda Swift ‘07, Holtwood, is the new 7th grade L.E.A.D. teacher at Swift Middle School at Solanco School District.

Terri Boyer ‘08, New Providence, joined Solanco School District as a learning support teacher at the high school.

Emily Bryan ‘08, Dushore, joined Line Mountain Junior/Senior High School in Herndon teaching 8th grade math.

Seth A. Clevenstine ‘08, Lancaster, joined the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Services division of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as a satellite controller.

Jason Ganz ‘08, Lancaster, was named editor of the Donegal Ledger, where he completed his internship while at Millersville University.

Jennifer Irmen ‘08, Quarryville, joined Solanco School District as a

Spanish teacher at the high school.

Nadine Owsiany ‘08, Brookhaven, joined National Marine Fisheries Services through NOAA, where she helps to manage Alaskan fisheries by collecting biological and numerical data.

Christina Provenzano ‘08, Millersville, serves as director of corporate sales at Market Street Sports Group.

Sherri Young ‘08M, Lancaster, joined Barton Associates Inc., a York-based consulting engineering firm, as its marketing director.

Marriages John “Shaggy” Shantz ‘92 and Kerri Leh, 5/24/08.

Laura Oberholtzer ‘95 and Troy Ziemba, 6/14/08. *Dawn Leonard ‘97 and Tony Deering, 7/11/08.

Karen E. Komsisky ‘98 and Mark J. Wolowick, 10/12/07.

Beth Myxter ‘99 and Thomas Lyon, 7/29/08.

Cory M. Grove ‘00 and Heather (Rodriguez) ‘00, 10/4/08.

Courtney L. Hamme ‘00 and Matthew T. Henry, 2/29/08.

Matthew Miller ‘00 and Elizabeth Hewlett, 12/15/07.

Jessi Wolford ’03 married Matthew Nocella on August 1, 2008, in Wrightsville, Pa. Alumni in attendance were (left to right): Randi Stern ’04, Cameron Martin ’04, Amory (Bennett) Mumbauer ’06; Dan Hollinger ’03, the bride Jessi (Wolford) Nocella ’03, groom Matthew Nocella, Jen Knepper ’03, Abel Silveira ’08, Tiffany Ritter ’03, Melissa (Clark) Laird.

Not pictured is Danielle Beard ’05M.

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L.A. “Idol”

Keith Reiner ’98 and Jennifer Gronwaldt ’98 were married June 21, 2008, at Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster. Pictured are (left to right, back to front): Alexa & Justin Sparklin, Maureen (Gallagher) Otis ‘98, John “Chip” Adams, Theresa (Rothan) ‘00 & Tom Adams ‘01, Alexis Smoluk ‘99, Bill Sparklin ‘00, Coreen McCafferty ‘02, Craig & Megan Youtz ‘03, Chris & Missy Read, Katie O’Reilly, Chris ‘97 & Jonna Brixius, Colleen McCafferty ‘02, Kevin Kirchoff, Jenny Cleary, Jen Harding ‘01, Jason Bendle ‘99, newlyweds Keith ‘98 & Jen ‘98 Reiner, and Chris & Jen (& baby Colin) Merritt.

Christopher J. Powell ‘00 and Stephanie S. Krouse, 8/17/07.

Leslie D. Stanton ‘00 and Robert C. Wireback, 1/12/08.

Melissa S. Palm ‘01 and Scott R. Thomas, 10/8/05.

Catherine Gardner ‘02 and Ryan Stillman, 10/6/07.

David Heckman ‘02 and Katrina Safko, 6/21/08.

Michelle L. Horn ‘02 and Shawn S. Siegrist, 5/10/08.

Jeremy M. Rogers ‘02 and Ashley A. Barker, 6/30/08.

Meghan Venella ‘02 and William J. Helzlsouer, 5/8/08.

Dan Carre ‘03 and Danielle Paul ‘04, 6/15/08.

Matthew Fite ‘03 and Holly Sensinger ‘04, 6/7/08.

Amy Hayja ‘03 and Jeremy Tysiachney, 5/28/08.

Lauren J. Klein ‘03 and Anthony M. Jannotta ‘05, 10/11/08.

Brendan Moran ‘03 and Elizabeth Kenney ‘04, 6/7/08.

Jyoti Sydnor ‘03 and Wesley Woody, 8/23/08.

Abbie Wise ‘03 and Joe Burton, 6/21/08.

Ellen Fallone ‘04 and Preston Harsh, 5/17/08.

Joseph D. Keller ‘04 and Alicia N. Lang, 6/28/08.

Jennifer L. Aquiline ‘05 and Ryan C. Smith, 6/7/08.

Melissa Baldwin ‘05 and Jeffrey Welsh ‘05, 5/3/08.

Robert DiCicco ‘05 and Michele Hartman, 6/28/08.

Matthew Gauzzo ‘05 and Elisabeth Kiefer ‘05, 8/2/08.

Melissa Pizzo ‘05, ‘07M and William Reinhart Jr., 10/25/08.

Trisha Romanishan ‘05, ‘08M and Christian Loch, 8/9/08.

Michelle Smallacombe ‘05 and Michael Moynihan, 7/4/08.

Adam B. Worrell ‘05 and Karen L. Hozza ‘06, 6/14/08.

Bradley Godshall ‘06 and Nicole Klucsarits ‘06, 5/31/08.

Darrah Grubb ‘06 and Gregory Gingrich, 7/4/08.

Jana M. Kale ‘06 and Charles M. Rostron Jr. ‘06, 6/28/08.

Amanda Kolb ‘06 and Brandon Leslie ‘06, 6/9/07.

Ashley McCauley ‘06 and Michael Redcay, 5/3/08.

According to Erick Macek ’02, he has “been playing instruments since I was in diapers.” But over time, his attention turned toward sports.

However, Macek’s love of music resurfaced when he met his freshman-year roommate and picked up a guitar for the first time.

There was no looking back.

As a Millersville student, Macek took the stage at the Club d’Ville on many occasions, including opening for campus bands such as the Fat Handsome. “I was good at plastering my face [on posters] around campus,” Macek says with a laugh.

Since graduating, Macek has put down roots in southern California, recorded two albums, and been honored with the Los Angeles Music Award (LAMA) for Best Male Pop Vocalist of 2007 – joining the ranks of current pop icons such as the Black Eyed Peas and No Doubt.

Macek’s award win was based on his live performances around the Los Angeles area, as well as his album “Living Dream,” which was recorded in Lancaster. Macek compares the LAMAs to the Grammys for independent artists, giving them the opportunity to walk the red carpet and be

photo credit: L auren Hillary

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broadcast on Internet-based TV. Surprised at his win, Macek says, “I just wanted to fit in. I was just thinking, ‘I hope that’s me some day.’”

Even though he’s won a LAMA and performed at a variety of music venues, including the Sundance Film Festival and MusikFest (held in his native Bethlehem, Pa.), Macek works as a graphic artist for a racing tradeshow magazine, and performs on nights and weekends. That involves logging a lot of air miles, traveling back and forth between the coasts.

“The music is nonstop,” he says. “I haven’t taken a vacation.”

Macek released his second album, “Just Right,” offering more of his pop/folk/ blues mix that has been compared with mainstream musicians like John Mayer.

Not bad for a guy in his late 20s who once rocked the accordion.

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Tracy Palmore ‘06 and Douglas Scipioni, 5/27/06.

Nicole M. DeFrank ‘07M and Corey A. Deibler, 5/31/08.

Amy Eckenroth ‘07 and Blake Rhoad, 5/31/08.

Dana Maslowski ‘07 and Kurtis Kluck, 6/21/08.

Kurt S. Russell ‘07 and Angela N. Steffy, 5/10/08.

Jessica Corse ‘08 and Joshua McManness, 6/8/08.

Rebecca Ann Zuck ‘08 and Steven J. Shuey, 9/29/07.

Births Joseph Giordano ‘87 and wife Karen (Collins) ‘05, adopted their daughter, Kimberly Mishell, on 11/28/06.

Sue (Craig) Garner ’89, ‘02M and husband Doug, a son, Lucas Andrew, on 4/11/08. He joins brothers Danny and Alex.

Joseph Ciocca ‘90 and wife Missy (Wetzel) ‘93, a daughter, Bria, in 2005. She joins brother Roman.

Denise (Dillman) Sheffield ‘91 and husband Todd, a daughter, Natasha Marie, on 7/22/08.

Leanne (Wachob) Garner ‘92 and husband Jim, a daughter, Paige Olivia, on 8/28/07.

Mark Mohn ‘92 and wife Heather (Buzzard) ‘94, a daughter, Riley Quinn, on 8/13/08. She joins brother Jacob Xavier.

Chris Brown ‘93 and wife Tara, a son, Preston Lee, on 6/3/08.

Jennifer A. (Heagy) Feeser ‘93 and husband Steven W., a son, Luke Michael, on 9/13/07.

Sandy (Aberts) Crellin ‘94 and husband Michael, a daughter, Vanessa Marie, on 3/22/08.

Brenda (McGuigan) Keller ‘94 and husband Steven C. ‘95, a daughter, Kathryn Faith, on 5/29/08. She joins sisters Molly Elizabeth and Addison Grace.

Elizabeth (Brittain) Nec ‘94 and husband Morgan, a son, Benjamin

Joseph, on 3/13/08.

Katrina (King) Swarr ‘94 and husband Shawn, a son, Mitchell Blake, on 2/29/08.

Timothy White ‘94 and wife Tracy (Dunlap) ‘96, a son, Micah Paul, on 9/8/08. He joins brothers Elijah and Judah.

Julie (Benson) Bachman ‘95 and husband Matthew, a son, Andrew Paul, on 9/12/07.

Jody L. (Byrem) Ransdell ‘95 and husband Jason, a daughter, Paige Elizabeth, on 1/30/06. She joins sister Regan Elyse.

Summer J. (Mikesell) Renshaw ‘95 and husband Dave, a daughter, Jewel Summer, on 4/2/08.

David A. Snyder ‘95 and wife Tracy Lynn, a son, Zachary David, on 11/30/07.

Heather (Siebler) Wiley ‘95 and husband James, a daughter, Megan Victoria, on 4/20/08.

Christine (Bankert) Eyster ‘96 and husband Scott, a daughter, Brianna Christine, on 6/17/08. She joins brother Brandon Scott.

Kellie (Fletcher) Feehan ‘96 and husband Michael, a son, Connor Michael, on 12/13/07.

Katherine (Casey) Becker ‘97 and husband Matt, a son, Joshua Casey, on 6/14/08.

Barbara (Mattern) Conner ‘97 and husband John, a daughter, Clara Morgan, on 3/31/08. She joins brother Coleman Robert.

Amy N. Lutz-Wills ‘97 and husband Wallace W. III ‘97, a daughter, Meghan Grace, on 6/21/08.

Leah (LeMay) McCarthy ‘97 and husband Shawn, a son, John “Jack” Patrick, on 12/14/05. He joins sisters Kaitlyn Joy and Staci Preston.

Mark S. Perez ‘97 and wife Melissa A., a son, Colby Mason, on 12/13/07.

Holly R. (Yingling) Cieri ‘98 and husband Steven A. ‘00, a daughter, Elizabeth Renee, on 12/17/07.

She joins sister Kathryn Renee.

Colleen (McCrory) DiCandeloro

On your way.

Open House Thursday, January 22 5:30-7:30 p.m., Stayer Hall, Multipurpose Room

Lunch & Learn Thursday, February 12 Noon-1 p.m., Lyle Hall, 1st floor Parlor

Information Session Wednesday, March 25 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lyle Hall, 1st floor Parlor

w w w. m i l l e r s v i l l e . e d u / ~ g r a d u a t e ‘98 and husband Paul, a daughter, Lucy, on 5/6/08.

Wesley DiIorio ‘98 and wife Sarah (Joseph) ‘98, a son, Liam Joseph, on 5/23/08.

Jennifer (McVey) Mullen ‘98 and husband T.J., a son, Jackson Thomas, on 6/19/08.

Tami (Flood) Sample ‘98 and husband Byron, a daughter, Matison Andrea, on 6/11/08.

Alexa (Oesterle) Chestnut ‘99 and husband Temitayo, a daughter, Taylor Ariana, on 5/24/07.

Jennifer (Prendergast) Heiser ‘99 and husband Timothy ‘00, a son, Jonathan, on 9/19/07. He joins sister Lindsey.

Amy (Bauerle) Rossi ‘99 and husband Justin ‘99, a daughter, Alexa Katherine, on 5/28/08.

Kristie (Stiegerwalt) Shuker ‘99 and husband Kevin, a son, Drew Michael, on 3/18/08.

Lori (Stough) Bailey ‘00 and husband Chris, a daughter, Lindy Ann, on 4/10/07. She joins brothers Luke Michael and Landon Christopher.

Nancy (Wetzel) Benson ‘00 and husband Erik, a daughter, Julia Paige, on 3/2/08.

Chad Boykin ‘00 and wife Amanda (Moyer) ‘02, a son, Alexander James, on 5/23/08.

Carlyn (Frey) Fryberger ‘01 and husband Wade, a son, Owen Scott, on 4/12/08.

Michelle (Romine) Gartner ‘01 and husband Joseph ‘02, a son, Anthony Benjamin, on 4/19/08.

Nicole (Irish) Reinking ‘01 and husband Brian ‘06M, a son, Luke Irish, on 3/29/08.

Melissa (Palm) Thomas ‘01 and husband Scott, a daughter, Reyna Jolian, on 4/13/08.

LaToia (Glover) Williams ’01 and husband Trevor, a daughter, Beautiful Trevea, on 11/11/08.

Brian Bowers ‘02 and wife Hallie, a daughter, Corinne Jane, on 7/17/08.

Nicole (Williams) Marley ‘02 and husband Jason, a son, Jayden Jeffrey, on 3/28/08.

Joni (Perry) Newby ‘02 and husband Brian ‘03, a daughter, Natalie Rose, on 5/28/08.

Kara (Van Sant) Phipps ‘02 and husband Jason, a daughter, Julie Nicole, on 3/12/08.

Stephane L. (Futty) Smith ‘02 and husband Bowen, adopted their daughter, Taylor Brooke, born on 4/17/08.

John N. Stauffer ‘02 and wife Lauren (Hampton) ‘07M, a son, Nicholas Ryan, on 4/22/008.

Jaime (Thies) Weaver ‘02 and husband Matthew, a daughter, Rhiannon Claire, on 4/3/08.

Stephen Elliker ‘03 and wife Amy (Miller) ‘03, a son, Luke Nathaniel, on 6/23/08. He joins brother Stephen Zachary.

Megan (McGaw) Rohrer ‘05 and husband Eric, a daughter, Madeleine Elizabeth, on 6/5/08.

Kristen (Soles) Schropp ‘05 and husband Christopher Bianchi, a daughter, Juliana Helen, on 5/5/08.

Tracy (Palmore) Scipioni ‘06 and husband Douglas, a daughter, Katelyn Sandra, on 2/5/08.

Deaths Ada (Cauler) Fridy ‘26, Columbia, died on 8/5/08, at the age of 99. She was employed by the Pennsylvania State Employment Office for 34 years before retiring in 1969.

Althea “Pat” (Dimelow) Naylor ‘32, Longstown, died on 8/14/08, at the age of 97. She was an elementary teacher in Spring Garden Township for many years.

Ruth H. (Seip) Beaverson ‘33, York, died on 4/18/08, at the age of 93. She was a teacher until she retired in 1977 from the Northeastern School District.

Marie (Kachel) Bucher ‘35, Quarryville, died on 7/27/08, at the age of 98. She was a school teacher and the last surviving member of the German Seventh Day Baptists of Ephrata.

Dora May (Rorabaugh) Woodward ‘36, Lemon Grove,

Calif., died on 1/27/03, at the age of 86. She taught kindergarten and 1st grade for the National City School District before retiring in 1979.

Mary Elizabeth (Landis) Siddons ‘37, Lancaster, died on 5/16/08, at the age of 94. She retired as a teacher with Penn Manor School District in 1975.

Ruth L. (Myers) Hurst ‘41, New Providence, died on 9/20/08, at the age of 89. She was a librarian and teacher at the Ferndale High School.

Barbara (Kienzy) Shipman ‘41, Troy, Mich., died on 3/12/08, at the age of 89. She retired as an auditor for the State of Michigan’s department of social services.

Samuel P. Wallace ‘41, Saylorsburg, died on 6/9/08, at the age of 89. He was professor emeritus and former chairman of the Department of Mathematics at East Stroudsburg University.

Gertrude B. Gable ‘42, Columbia, died on 7/6/08, at the age of 87. She taught 4th grade for the Columbia School District for 45 years before her retirement.

Mary Ellen (Frymire) Woernle ‘42, Lancaster, died on 5/29/08, at the age of 88. She was a member of the Pa. Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma.

Alta (Zimmerman) Peterson ‘44, Newtown Square, died on 10/1/08, at the age of 90. No information.

Marian I. (Stehman) Hatz ‘45, Millersville, died on 9/23/08, at the age of 85. She was an active volunteer at the Milersville voting polls.

June M. (Anderson) Ringer ‘48, Columbia, died on 8/8/08, at the age of 82. She taught elementary school in Lancaster and Philadelphia, and also worked at Sears before retiring.

Robert E. Dietz ‘49, New Bloomfield, died on 7/7/08, at the age of 82. He retired from Penn National Insurance Company.

Paul P. Steinmetz ‘50, Florence, S.C., died on 6/6/08, at the age of no age. He retired as principal of Hatfield Elementary School.

Edward M. Grissinger ‘52, Brogue, died on 7/22/08, at the age of 81. He retired in 1982 after many years as an educator and coach.

He served as superintendent for both Red Lion and Jim Thorpe area school districts.

Ellen (Witmer) Fritz Byers ‘55, Willow Street, died on 6/2/08, at the age of 89. She was a teacher at Quarryville Elementary School for more than 20 years.

Margaret (Kalassay) Toth Kalman ‘56, Mercer Island, Wash., died on 8/19/08, at the age of 95.

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She was an educator and served as president of local chapters of the Salvation Army and Red Cross.

Ronald B. Hall ‘57, ‘63M, Madison, Conn., died on 6/26/08, at the age of 73. He taught industrial arts and was an educational administrator in Pennsylvania for 33 years.

Richard “Dick” M.A. Baush ‘58, Springfield, Va., died on 5/4/07, at the age of 75. He taught vocational electronics for 25 years at the Fairfax County school system.

Gail T. Denison ‘58, Wrightsville, died on 9/9/08, at the age of 72.

He taught English and humanities at Central York High School until he retired in 1995.

Elizabeth “Betty” (Webb) Thompson ‘60, Shrewsbury, died on 8/24/08, at the age of 88. She was a teacher with the Spring Grove Area School District for 27 years.

Delmar W. Bowers ‘61, York, died on 6/16/08, at the age of 69. He was an elementary school teacher for 40 years in the York City School District.

Kenneth B. Hirneisen ‘61, Ephrata, died on 9/25/08, at the age of 69. He was an administrator for the Penn Manor School District.

John David Baker ‘62, Emmaus, died on 4/23/08, at the age of 72.

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He was an industrial arts teacher for Southern Lehigh High School for 30 years before retiring.

Mary E. (Mason) Johnson ‘63, Rheems, died on 9/6/08, at the age of 93. She retired as an elementary school nurse in 1979 from the Elizabethtown Area School District.

Joan (Wagner) Kochel ‘69, Lancaster, died on 9/19/08, at the age of 78. She taught English at McCaskey High School for 22 years and coached several award winning speech and debate teams.

Elizabeth “Betsy” (Eckert) Hambright ‘70M, Mount Gretna, died on 7/6/08, at the age of 76.

She retired from the Manheim Township School District after 27 years of service as a 5th grade teacher.

Helga (Hochberger) Barisits ‘72, ‘77M, Lancaster, died on 9/4/08, at the age of 85. She taught German for Manheim Township School District and after retirement taught gifted 4th grade students at Hempfield School District.

Helen L. Houck ‘72, ‘86M, East Berlin, died on 6/6/08, at the age of 75. She retired in 1996, as chair of the foreign language department at Central York High School.

Carol Lynn Nelson ‘72, Lititz, died on 8/1/08, at the age of 70.

She was a retired elementary teacher from the School District of Lancaster.

Ronald K. Waugh ‘72, Dover, died on 4/16/08, at the age of 60. He retired in 2005 as an art teacher and coach with the Spring Grove Area School District.

Patricia G. (Schulz) Pease ‘73, Bethany Beach, Del., died on 3/31/08, at the age of 81. She was a former president and member of the Harrisburg Hospital Auxillary, where she helped run the hospital gift shop for over 20 years.

Anne Cibrin ‘75, Columbia, died on 10/3/08, at the age of 81. As

a nun, she served at St. Joseph Convent in Columbia and the Bishop’s residence in Harrisburg at St. Joseph Convent.

Rhoda J. (Wiker) Mellinger ‘77, Willow Street, died on 9/9/08, at the age of 67. She served as an elementary school teacher for more than 20 years.

Pamela G. Eyer ‘82, Williamsport, died on 8/27/08, at the age of 50.

She enjoyed music, sports and working with computers.

Kyle M. Constein ‘83, Ephrata, died on 9/13/08, at the age of 46. He taught 4th grade in the Elizabethtown Area School District from 1985 to 1993.

Andrei R. Georgescu ‘84, Downington, died on 8/28/08, at the age of 47. He was formerly employed as a consulting manager for Siemens Medical in Malvern.

The family invites gifts in Andrei’s memory to be made to the Millersville Unverisity Foundation for the Richard Kokat-Andrei Georgescu Scholarship.

Grace E. Metzker ‘88M, Martinsburg, died on 7/29/08, at the age of 73. She retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Health as an inspector of mental retardation facilities.

B. Todd Myers ’89, Batavia, Ohio, died on 6/21/08, at the age of 41.

He was the head golf professional at Stonelick Hills (see page 29).

Prior to that, he had been an assistant golf pro at Bulle Rock Golf Club in Havre de Grace, Md., and at Tanglewood Manor and Meadia Heights golf clubs in Lancaster, Pa. Candy Dona ‘91, Quarryville, died on 5/6/08, at the age of 61.

She was a teacher at Kenmore Elementary in Cecil County, Md. Jessica L. “Jessie” Drey ‘91, Lancaster, died on 8/8/08, at the age of 39. She served the patients and families of Hospice of Lancaster County as a registered nurse for 12 years.

Remembrances

Dr. Edward A. Tuleya, Millersville, professor emeritus in the Department of History, died on 11/11/08, at the age of 89.

An accomplished professor at Millersville (1968-81), Tuleya played a formative role in the development of the European history curriculum at the University.

After retirement, Tuleya was curator and archivist, Slovak Museum & Archives in Middletown from 19831995. At the time of his death, he was writing a book about a Slovak patriot. He served in World War II as first lieutenant in the U.S. Army and received a Purple Heart and Victory Medal.

Ed & Jackie

Dr. Jane Alden-Goldman, former assistant professor of English, Millersville University, died 9/20/08, at the age of 62. She was known to the University community as Dr. Alden. She built the journalism program at Millersville and championed the creation of the Journalism Club and served as the advisor to the English Club.

She organized and led field trips to newsapers, courthouses and other locations relevant to journalistic and literary activities.

Born in Scotland, Alden-Goldman worked as a journalist in the United Kingdom and became the first woman to cover the High Court in Glasgow, beginning with the notorious Tartan Army Trial in the 1970s.

Marsha L. (Gullo) Frerichs, Millersville, died 9/12/08, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer at the age of 54. She was the wife of Richard L. Frerichs ’64 to whom she was married for 30 years.

An avid golfer, Marsha was the coach of the Penn Manor High School golf team. Her zest for life was an inspiration to all, including those she met from around the country as she served as director of the Elderhostel at Millersville University.

Marsha graduated from Penn State University where she was an integral part of the golf and equestrian teams.

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Balderston The Balderstons are real basketball fans and are committed to student success, on and off the court.

Ed and Jackie Balderston love sports, whether watching the World Series champion Phillies or Ed playing a few rounds of golf.

But the Balderston have a special fondness for one team in particular-—the Millersville women’s basketball team.

Although Jackie Balderston ’69, ’73M didn’t play basketball herself, she was always a big fan.

“There is something about basketball that really moves me. I love the speed and excitement, even the sound of the game,” says Jackie.

Over the years, she and her husband Ed have evolved into Marauder women’s basketball fans. Much of their interest in the team stems from Mary Fleig who is in her 19th year as head coach.

“We were just so impressed with Mary,” says Jackie.

Ed and Jackie attend as many women’s basketball games as possible, always cheering for their favorite team.

“It was because of Mary that we got interested in donating toward the women’s basketball program,” says Jackie, who is retired from teaching third and fourth grades at Quarryville Elementary School

for 30 years.

The Balderstons began making a significant donation toward the basketball program six years ago.

“We realized that the women’s program needed extra financial support and we were happy to do what we could,” says Ed Balderston, who is executive vice president of Susquehanna Bancshares. “They deserve the same attention that the men’s teams receive.”

“Their donation directly affects our basketball program as a whole. It allows us to recruit regionally,” reports Fleig.

It has helped Millersville in the PSAC recruiting wars, enabling the women’s basketball program to offer better financial packages and assistance to high-need student athletes.

Some of her players know first-hand how much the Balderstons’ generosity has touched them and the entire team.

Gladine St. Julien who plays forward, is a senior majoring in occupational safety.

Her scholarship was a big factor in choosing Millersville.

“Every year I have been here, we have had a great year. Last year we were 12-0 and it’s great to be on a team like that,”

says St. Julien.

Kristin Kunzman ’07, former team captain, is now assistant women’s basketball coach at Daniel Webster College in Nashua, N.H., and is working on her master’s degree in business management.

“It was because of Coach Fleig that I chose Millersville. That and the scholarship I was awarded. It has made a huge difference. It was the edge that made Millersville my choice,” says Kunzman.

Fleig has nothing but grateful praise for the Balderston’s support of the women’s basketball program. They are just the kind of fans the team needs.

“I love the people here and the Division II philosophy of college athletics here at Millersville,” says Fleig. “The student athletes I work with want to be here and are playing for the love and passion of the game of basketball. That’s why I have stayed at this level and not accepted a Division I job. It’s a healthy balance here!”

And for Ed and Jackie Balderston, it’s great to see the results of their donations over the years.

“We get to see the players, learn more about them,” says Jackie. “It makes us feel good that we can do our part.”

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Alumni Weekend ’09 SPRING BACK TO MILLERSVILLE: APRIL 17-19

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Field Hockey Play Day, Biemesderfer Stadium/Chryst Field.

This event will honor the field hockey teams of the 1950’s. All field hockey alumni are encouraged to attend. Free.

10 a.m./3 p.m. Campus Tours leaving from the new Admissions Welcome Center in Lyle Hall. Alumni and guests can tour the campus. Free.

Register for the events: Visit www.villealumni.com Call 800-681-1855 Mail the attached form

Friday, April 17 ›› 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. University Store, Student Memorial Center. 10% off Alumni Imprinted Clothing. ›› 10 a.m. Decathlon and Heptathlon events. Track & Field: Millersville Metrics. Running events start at 4 p.m.

Biemesderfer Stadium/Chryst Field. Free. ›› 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. 50th Anniversity Graduate Studies Alumni Reception, Stayer Hall Courtyard. Join us for this event and enjoy the talents of our music students. Free. ›› 7:30 p.m. Concert Band & Wind Ensemble, Lyte Auditorium/Alumni Hall. Free.

Saturday, April 18 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. School of Science & Mathematics Student Research Poster Display, Caputo Hall Lobby. Free.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Alumni Hospitality Area, Gordinier Hall Lobby and Campus Grill. Visit the Alumni Association tables for promotional items, information, complimentary snacks and beverages. Free.

10 a.m. – 4:p.m. University Store, Student Memorial Center. 10% off Alumni Imprinted Clothing.

10 a.m. Honors and Awards Convocation, Pucillo Gymnasium. This event will include the MU Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award; Honorary Alumnus/na Award and other Alumni Association awards and grants; also, University scholarships and special awards to undergraduates.

Limited seating; reservations required by calling 877-872-3820. Free.

10:30 a.m. Alumni Memorial Service, Old Main, Gordinier Hall. The service will honor alumni who have passed away.

12 noon Women’s Soccer Alumni Picnic & Game. Pucillo Field. Free.

12:30 p.m. Alumni Luncheon, Ad Astra Society and Awards Recognition, Lehr Room, Gordinier Hall. All alumni are invited to the annual afternoon luncheon. Note: Alumni who graduated prior to 1959 will receive a complimentary lunch, although guests must pay. Alumni who have graduated 50 or more years ago from Millersville are members of the Ad Astra Society. $18 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Marauder Hospitality, Jefferson Hall on Cottage Ave. Tour the new Athletics Building and visit

with our athletic staff. Light refreshments. Free.

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. School of Science & Mathematics Research Recognition Symposium, Caputo Hall, Room 210.

Free.

1 p.m. Marauders Softball vs. East Stroudsburg – Celebrate the 30th Anniversity of the softball program. Visit the softball website for details. Free.

2:30 p.m. Class of 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 & 1964 Class Meetings to plan for your 50th Class Reunion. Rooms designated throughout Gordinier Hall.

3 p.m. Marauders Baseball vs. Mansfield, Baseball Field corner of Cottage and Prince Street. Free.

5 p.m. Marauder Tailgate Party, Alumni Tent at Biemesderfer Stadium. Come over and party with the Alumni Association at 5 p.m., and stay for the Black & Gold Football Scrimmage game at 7 p.m.

Event includes food and beverage. $15 5:30 p.m. Class of 1964 45th Anniversary Reunion, Gordinier Hall. Reception and dinner. $30 7 p.m. Black and Gold Football Scrimmage, Biemesderfer Stadium/Chryst Field. Contact Coach Colby at 717872-3190 for more details. Free.

7 p.m. Folklore Urbano (Cuban Jazz Music) Lyte Auditorium/ Alumni Hall General Seating. Tickets: $10, $7 for senior citizen or K-12 student, $5 with MU ID (limit two per ID). For all tickets call 717-872-3811, or order online at www.muticketsales.com

Sunday, April 19 1 p.m. Marauder Lacrosse vs. Regis, Biemesderfer Stadium/Chryst Field— Alumni Game following varsity game.

Millersville University is committed to making its programs accessible to all prospective participants.